BHAKKAR:
A small argument that started on social media escalated into a deadly armed clash in Bhakkar, leaving two people dead and five others injured.
Following the tragic incident, authorities approved the establishment of a permanent police station at the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital to enhance security and ensure rapid response to emergencies.
As per a notification issued by District Police Officer (DPO) Shahzad Rafiq Awan, the new police station will be manned by seven personnel, including one woman and six men.
This decision aims to strengthen hospital security and enable action in emergency situations.
Police said the incident took place on Gudwala Darya Khan Road in the jurisdiction of Sadar Bhakkar police station.
A verbal argument between two groups of youths, which reportedly started on TikTok and other social media platforms, escalated and eventually led to an exchange of gunfire.
As a result, one young man from each side, identified as Shiraz and Zohaib, was killed, while five others were injured.
After receiving information about the shooting, police rushed to the scene, brought the situation under control and shifted the injured to hospital for medical treatment.
DPO Shahzad Rafiq Awan took notice of the incident and went to DHQ Hospital, where he met the injured victims.
He said police teams were conducting raids at various locations to arrest those involved in the clashes and promised that all suspects would be brought to justice soon.
The DPO added that the establishment of a permanent police station at the DHQ Hospital would further strengthen security arrangements, provide a safer environment for doctors and health workers and ensure a rapid and effective response mechanism to deal with any future emergency or violent incident.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Ehsan Ali Jamali, accompanied by DPO Shahzad Rafiq Awan, paid a special visit to the DHQ Hospital.
SP Investigation Shaukat Ali, Director General of Health and Population, Dr Mazhar Abbas Khan, doctors and paramedical staff were also present.
During the visit, officials reviewed the hospital’s security arrangements and discussed issues faced by medical staff.
