PESHAWAR: Three persons were killed and five others were wounded when two groups exchanged fire in Rashid Garhi after comments against each other on social media.
Police officials said that three persons identified as Niaz Ali, Arshad and Hameed were killed while five others sustained injuries when two rival groups traded fire in the limits of Agha Mir Jani Shah Police Station.
“We have arrested three accused during raids,” said an official adding, the clash started from arguments on social media. The social media rivalry has now started claiming lives as people lack tolerance to accept criticism. Many people target their rivals on social media forums that escalate tension
