PESHAWAR: Three people, including a naib nazim, were killed while two were wounded in the firing between two groups in Nauthia locality early Monday. Naib Nazim Sher Ali, his brother and their rival Tariq were killed when the two groups traded fire. Two others, including a passerby, were wounded and rushed to the hospital. It was learnt that the firing started over the issue of firecrackers during a function that led to the clash.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
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A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
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Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared