2 killed in celebratory gunfire by bridegroom's friends in Sheikhupura
- By Web Desk -
- Apr 13, 2019
SHEIKHUPURA: At least two people were killed while two others sustained gunshot wounds when a bridegroom’s friends resorted to firing in a Sheikhpura locality late on Friday night, ARY News reported.
According to police, the incident occurred in Feroze Wattwan town of the district.
The bridegroom’s friends, who seemed to be drunk, opened fire to celebrate their friend’s wedding at his mehndi ceremony, which caused gunshot wounds to four people. Two of them died on the spot.
The deceased and the injured were taken to Mayo Hospital Lahore.
A police official said the bridegroom and his friends managed to flee the scene after the incident, adding search operation is underway to arrest them.
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The identities of the deceased and injured are yet not known.
Last year in March, at least four people, including two children, had sustained gunshot injuries after members of a wedding party opened fire in celebration in Gujranwala.
The firing incident took place in Rohali area of the city during a wedding ceremony.
Six people including the bridegroom along with his brothers were arrested in connection with the firing incident, the City Police Officer (CPO) Gujranwala had said.