Information About Incident 65007-131512-333439 in Bhakkar Pakistan

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A clash between Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama'at (ASWJ) and members of Shia community killed 11 people in Kotla Jam area of Bhakkar District on August 23, reports Daily Times.

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• Meta Location: Kotla Jam Bhakkar District
• Matched District: Bhakkar
• Actgroup: kill
• Actor: members of Shia community
• Subject: 11 people

Context

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A clash between Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama at (ASWJ) and members of Shia community killed 11 people in Kotla Jam area of Bhakkar District on August 23, reports Daily Times. According to initial reports, a clash between two rival groups resulted in a prolonged exchange of fire, which left at least six people dead and another six injured. However, the death toll increased, as five people, who had been injured in the clashes succumbed to their injuries. As per Police official Abdullah Khan, people were killed on both sides. The conflict started when one of the ASWJ cadres was shot dead by unidentified assailants while he was closing his shop during a rally in the area.

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