DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Five people were killed in a firing incident between two groups in Dera Ismail Khan.
According to DPO D.I. Khan Zia Uddin Ahmed, four people were also injured in the firing incident between two groups in the Malana area. He said that the firing incident occurred on the way back after a volleyball match, and 5 people lost their lives in the firing incident.
He said that the injured have been shifted to DHQ Teaching Hospital, while the investigation into the incident is also underway. According to initial reports, the firing started after a dispute that escalated while returning from the volleyball ground. Police reached the spot and collected evidence. The bodies have been shifted for post-mortem. The situation in the area remains tense.
Dera Ismail Khan has seen a rise in personal enmity and group clashes in recent months, especially in rural areas like Malana, Paharpur, and Kulachi.
Most such incidents in D.I. Khan happen after sports events (volleyball, cricket) where small arguments over match results or personal disputes turn into armed clashes because of the availability of automatic weapons.
Malana is a suburban area of D.I. Khan city, known for frequent land and family disputes between local groups. Volleyball culture: Volleyball is the most popular sport in D.I. Khan, especially in the evening. Young men gather daily to play, and crowds return together at night – often without police security. DPO Zia Uddin Ahmed has ordered an immediate investigation and said a search operation is underway to arrest the accused. Police teams have been dispatched.
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