One killed, two injured in Lachi bazaar gunfire incident

KOHAT, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 29th Apr, 2026) One person was killed and two others injured when a violent clash between two groups escalated into a shooting incident in Lachi Bazaar on Wednesday, police and local sources said.

According to reports, the confrontation between the two sides quickly turned into an exchange of gunfire in the busy marketplace, triggering panic among shoppers and shopkeepers.

Rescue 1122 teams reached the scene promptly, providing first aid to the injured before shifting them to a nearby hospital for further treatment.

Police confirmed the incident and said an investigation has been launched to determine the motive behind the dispute and identify those involved. Security in the area has been tightened to prevent any further unrest.

Local residents expressed concern over the incident and urged authorities to take effective measures to ensure law and order and protect public safety in the area.

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