Five people were killed and seven others sustained injuries in an armed clash between two rival groups inside a hospital in the Nankana Sahib district of Punjab province on Monday night.
Xinhua news agency reported that the incident took place at the emergency ward of the District Headquarters Hospital. The dispute between the two groups had ensued at a wedding ceremony in the district earlier on Monday, following which they had reached the hospital to get medical treatment.
The injured have been shifted to hospitals in Lahore and Faisalabad for further treatment. One of them is in critical condition, reported Dunya News.
The deceased have been identified as Chaudhry Tanveer, Abdul Wahid, Abdul Qadir and Muhammad Yousuf. The injured included Faisal Jatt, Usama Javed, Abid, Nadeem and Nasir Ahmed.
Police have initiated an investigation into the matter.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app