In a horrifying incident in Peshawar's Badaber area, eight members of a single family, including children and women, were killed, and two others were injured when an armed assailant entered their home and opened fire.
SSP Operations Kashif Zulfiqar confirmed that the shooting was the result of a property dispute. The accused entered the house and unleashed a barrage of gunfire, leading to the deaths of four women and four children on the spot. Two family members were injured in the attack.
Immediately following the incident, a police team arrived at the scene. The bodies were transported to the hospital for post-mortem examinations, while the injured were taken for medical treatment.
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Journalist Khalid-ur-Rehman, a relative of the victim's family, confirmed the incident and blamed the police for their alleged negligence. He claimed that he continuously called the police for an hour during the attack, but received no response, leading to the tragic loss of precious lives.
This devastating event highlights the dire consequences of unresolved property disputes and raises serious concerns about police response times and effectiveness in preventing such tragedies.
27 Jun, 2024
