SHIKARPUR: Four people were killed, two others including a woman injured in an armed clash between two groups of Mehr tribe over the cutting of a tree on Monday in Amil Mehr village, on the outskirts of Shikarpur, Police said
According to police, four people were killed, while two others, including a woman, were also injured in the incident.
The injured were shifted to nearby hospital for treatment. Upon receiving information, a heavy contingent of the police reached the site. However, no arrests could be made till last reports came in.
Separately, on Monday, a dacoit was killed, while his accomplice was injured during a police encounter on Jhagan Link Road in the juristiction of New Faujdari police station in Shikarpur.
The police said As per police report, dacoits opened fire at the police party patrolling the area. Police returned the fire due to which one dacoit was killed while another was injured, police said, adding that the injured dacoit managed to flee from the spot along with his accomplices.
The slain dacoit, who was identified as Khan Muhammad alias Khanu Sandrani, was wanted by the police in connection with murder, attempt to murder and other crimes.Police has launched further investigation into the incident.
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