ABBOTTABAD: A man was shot dead and two others were injured over a petty dispute in Thanda Mera area here on Tuesday.

According to police, a minor issue started between local people and all of a sudden one person started firing on his opponents, resulting in instant death of Khalid Mehmood.

Two other persons Akhtar Mehmood and Akhtar also received bullet injuries. They were taken to the Ayub Medical Complex by the police and Rescue 1122.

The city police station registered a case under section 324/302 and have started search for the nominated suspect Rafaqat.

Published in Dawn, December 21st, 2022

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