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HARIPUR
In a shootout between two groups of Afghan armed men in the outskirt of Haripur six people were killed and nine others injured, police and witnesses said Wednesday.
The clash started at Khala Butt Township area in the vicinity of Haripur after a dispute over an electricity bill between two groups of Afghan people over standing in a queue outside a post office, according to preliminary investigation of the incident by the police.
The incident began with exchange of harsh words and scuffle, which turned into an armed clash. Two groups of armed men opened straight fire at each other resulting in death of six people including five brothers on the spot, according to details.
Following the incident, the District Police Officer (DPO), along with a heavy contingent of police, arrived at the spot and began searching for the suspects in the area. The DPO said that the clash started at the Chandni Chowk Road. “Members of one group were from camp three and five,” he said.
The injured were immediately shifted to the trauma center by Rescue 1122. Three of the injured men have been declared to be in critical condition.
Police said three suspects were arrested after the shooting and weapons were recovered from them while the others managed to escape. Local police has registered FIR and initiated search for the culprits of the incident, police sources said.
