Clash near Khairpur leaves three dead, two injured

KHAIRPUR: A violent clash between two groups near Khairpur resulted in the deaths of three people and left two others injured on Sunday.

The incident occurred in the Rupri area, where assailants ambushed and killed two people.

In retaliation, members of the other group launched a counterattack, killing one person.

SSP Dr Samiullah Soomro informed the media that the incident stemmed from an ongoing dispute within the Bhatti community.

The SSP confirmed that both groups had exchanged gunfire, but the situation is now under control.

He also confirmed that several people from both sides have been arrested.

The injured were in critical condition and have been shifted to GIMS Hospital for urgent medical care.

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