Sunday, October 24, 2010

Firing kills 7 in Lahore

Firing kills 7 in Lahore LAHORE: At least seven people were killed in two different incidents of firing here on late Saturday, Geo News reported.

According to police sources, the first incident took place near Harbans Pora Lal Bridge when two groups opened fire at each other, killing three persons on the spot.

It was an old family dispute which led to shootout, police said while those killed were identified as Ashraf, Murtaza and Sarfaraz.

Another man Shahid Khan suffered minor injuries who was immediately rushed to Services Hospital for medical attainment.

Meanwhile in another incident of firing, three youths were killed when a drunken visitor Azam opened aerial fire in celebrations amid a wedding party in Township area.

Killed youths were Hassan, Shahzad and Osama, police confirmed