KHAIRPUR, Sept 28: Two persons committed suicide on Saturday by jumping into the Mirwah canal.

One victim was identified as Boolo Mal, 45, resident of Tappali Street. He jumped from Khaki Shah Pul. A salt trader by profession, he was said to have taken the step after suffering financial losses.

The other victim was Farman Ghanghro, 28, who ran a cabin-shop in Mohalla Bachal Shah. He jumped from another bridge situated at some distance from Khaki Shah Pul.

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