Five people killed, six injured in firing between two groups over a land dispute in Bhakkar, Basti Chandia
IG Punjab Abdul Kareem took notice, sought report from RPO Sargodha,
IG Punjab ordered DPO Bhakkar to immediately arrest the suspects involved in the firing,
Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Kareem has taken notice of the incident in Basti Chandia area of Bhakkar, where five people were killed and six others injured as a result of firing between two groups over a land dispute, and has sought a report from the RPO Sargodha. IG Punjab, while ordering the DPO Bhakkar to immediately arrest the suspects involved in the firing, said that all resources should be utilized for the arrest of the accused. Punjab Police spokesperson said that senior police officers and forensic teams reached the spot and collected evidence. DPO Bhakkar said that special teams have been formed for the arrest of the suspects and they will be apprehended soon. Punjab Police spokesperson further said that the accused and the deceased are relatives of each other, while the dispute occurred over land.
Handout No. 269)
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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