Key Points:

One man was killed and eight citizens were injured when the accused opened fire during a panchayat in Garh
The police spokesman said an altercation broke out during the panchayat, after which the accused resorted to indiscriminate firing
SHO Garh Sohail Amjad Anjum has arrested eight accused and further legal proceedings have begun
The city police officer said special teams have been formed to arrest those involved in serious crimes. He said oppression, violence and injustice will not be tolerated in any case

FAISALABAD: One man was killed and eight citizens were injured in firing during a panchayat in Garh.

The police spokesman said an altercation broke out during the panchayat, after which the accused opened fire indiscriminately.

SHO Garh Sohail Amjad Anjum arrested eight accused in the case, the spokesman said, adding that further legal proceedings have begun.

City Police Officer Tanveer Hussain said special teams had been formed to arrest those involved in serious crimes. He said oppression, violence and injustice would not be tolerated in any case.