Mob attacks police station in Shikarpur

Published November 30, 2014
Armed men were part of a mob of over 100 people that attacked the police station. -Screen grab
Armed men were part of a mob of over 100 people that attacked the police station. -Screen grab

SHIKARPUR: A mob over 100 people including armed men on Sunday attacked a police station in Shikarpur and freed two prisoners, DawnNews reported.

The mob attacked the Lakhi Dar police station where they freed two individuals who were being held in custody.

Fifteen police officials including an SHO were injured in the assault.

The attackers ransacked the police station, while helping the prisoners escape from jail.

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