Fierce clashes over construction in Pakistan leave 10 dead

Fierce clashes over construction in Pakistan leave 10 dead

2011-12-30 16:03:49 GMT+7 (ICT)

GUJRANWALA, PAKISTAN (BNO NEWS) -- Fierce clashes over the construction of a shop in eastern Pakistan have left at least ten people killed and several others injured, local media reported on Friday.

The fighting happened on Thursday in the Pipli Wallah Pull area in the industrial city of Gujranwala, which is located in the country's eastern province of Punjab. An exchange of fire between two rival groups over the construction of a shop continued for about 45 minutes.

Few details about the dispute were released, but the Express Tribune newspaper said the groups have been fighting over the construction for more than two years. Thursday's fighting began when members of one side trespassed the house of a member of the rival group, resulting in a bloody exchange of fire.

After the initial gunshots were fired, angry groups began setting homes in the area on fire and attacked members of their rivals. Ten people were killed while several others were injured, including a number of people who were not involved in the dispute.

Local authorities condemned the violent confrontations, the report said, adding that two people were taken into custody.

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