Nine injured in armed clash between two groups in Lahore

LAHORE: At least nine people were injured in an armed clash between two groups in Lahore on Wednesday, ARY News reported.  

According to police, two local groups developed enmity over a monetary issue, adding that they gathered in Defence area of Lahore today to discuss the issue.

Following a verbal brawl, they opened fire on each other, leaving eight people injured, the police added.   The firing caused fear and panic in the area.

Police and rescue officials, after being informed rushed to the scene and shifted the injured to the hospital.

A hospital source confirmed that nine injured people, including one in critical condition, were admitted to the hospital.

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Earlier on November 22, three persons had been killed and six others injured in a gun battle between two groups of armed men in Rawalpindi district.

The incident of armed clash between two rival groups had reported at Dhok Kala Khan area of the district, police officials had said.

The incident of indiscriminate firing, which continued for one hour, had gripped the area in panic. Rescue officials had rushed to the place of the incident and had transferred dead bodies and the injured to the nearby hospital, police had said.