Eight killed,one injured over land dispute clash in Bhakkar

SARGODHA, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 25th Apr, 2026) Eight people were killed and one sustained bullet injuries in a clash between two groups over a land dispute in Basti Chandia within the limits of Bahal police station on Saturday.

According to a police spokesperson,the incident occurred when a long-standing land dispute between the rival groups turned violent,leading to an exchange of fire.

The deceased were identified as Niazi (28),Aslam,Azhar,Wasim,Sajjad,Qadir Khan,Amanullah and Sidique while Sjaad sustained critical injuries.Police said the victims belonged to both groups involved in the dispute.

Police concerned and Rescue 1122 teams reached the scene and shifted the bodies and injured to hospital for medico-legal formalities.

Further investigation was underway.