Khairpur: Some unidentified armed men opened fire at the rally of Pakistan People’s Party led by MNA Nafeesa Shah, daughter of CM Sindh Qaim Ali Shah, killing six people and injuring more than 10.
According to sources, local administration organised a public meeting in Goth Sodoro Ganwari area of Khairpur, where armed men opened fire, killing five people and wounding 10 other.
The MNA escaped the attack while local PPP leaders and a journalist fell prey to the attack.
Authorities declared emergency in hospitals across Kahirpur, while the injured and bodies were shifted to Civil Hospital, Khairpur.
The police authorities cordoned off the area and started search operation in order to arrest the miscreants.
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf condemned the incident and demanded authorities to probe the matter and immediately arrest the culprits. Interior Minister Rehman Malik ordered police officials to submit report on the incident.
MQM Chief Altaf Hussain also condemned the incident and demanded authorities to arrest the culprits.
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