Four people died and five others
were injured on Sunday in a clash between Chandio and
Solangi tribes in Dadu city. Members of both tribes had exchanged harsh words over stealing electricity from the main power line. The verbal dispute soon tu
rned into a brawl where firearms
were used. Those killed
during the clash are: Babloo
Solangi, Asgar
Solangi, Azeem Chandio and Sono Chandio. Anwar
Solangi, Ghulam Mustafa
Solangi, Amir, Munir Chandio and Shahoo
were injured. Following the clash, armed members of both groups took up positions on rooftops and in the streets. Firing continued in the area
during the day. Dadu Town Police
reached the site of the clash after several hours. Dadu SSP Dr Faraukh Raza, however, said that police had arrived at the scene as soon as it was informed about the clash. “A heavy contingent of police has been deployed in the area. The situation is now under control. An investigation has been started,” Raza said. The bodies and the injured
were later taken to Dadu Civil Hospital. Hospital Surgeon Dr Hameed Meerani said that the injured
were in serious condition. He said that the dead and the injured had received multiple bullet wounds.
