Five killed, 14 wounded in firing over construction dispute between neighbours

Five killed, 14 wounded in firing over construction dispute between neighbours

Crime

The mother, father, and grandfather of the deceased brothers were also injured

Quetta: (Dunya News) - Five people including four brothers were killed and 14 others were injured following a construction dispute that triggered crossfire between two neighbourers in the provincial capital on Sunday night.

Police said two groups of Lehrri tribe exchanged harsh words at Gahi Khan Chowk in the Sariyab Road area. Later an exchange of fire resulted in the death of four brothers. Eight others including the victim's mother, father, and grandfather were also injured. One young man from the other group was also killed, and six others were injured.

The Kechi Beg SHO said the clash started between two neighbours over the construction of a little extension in front of a house. The bodies and the injured were taken to the Civil Hospital and Bolan Medical Hospital.

According to Police Surgeon Dr Ayesha Faiz, those who died were hit by bullets in their upper torsos, causing instant death. The injured were taken to the trauma centre.




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