ISLAMABAD: In a tragic incident in Islamabad on Friday, a dispute between children escalated into a violent confrontation, resulting in three fatalities and five injuries. The clash occurred within the jurisdiction of the Sihala police station.
The victims, identified as Ghulam Mustafa, Zubair Iqbal, and Parvez, lost their lives, while Bilal Mustafa, Umair Iqbal, Adeel, Gulfam, and Sidra sustained injuries. They were promptly transported to the hospital for medical treatment, as confirmed by the police.
This incident echoes a similar occurrence in Karachi back in May 2023 when two families engaged in gunfire following a dispute between children. In the Manghopir area, two individuals were killed, and two others, including a woman, were wounded.
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According to Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) West Faisal Bashir Memon, the altercation originated from a quarrel between children and escalated into a violent clash between the Brohi family and their neighbors, resulting in tragic consequences.