Outlaw kills two in Syedwala

Published October 4, 2006

SHEIKHUPURA, Oct 3: Two people were gunned down by their rivals over an old enmity on Tuesday at Syedwala in Nankana Sahib district limits.

Reports said Shamun and Abbas were going to their Lesco office in Nankana Sahib by a motorbike when proclaimed offender Bugga intercepted them and opened fire, killing them on the spot.

Some time ago, Abdul Rehman, uncle of Bugga, was shot dead by Shamun.

Syedwala police are investigating.

CAR TAKEN AWAY: Three unidentified robbers intercepted Yar Muhammad near Rana Town here on Tuesday and deprived him of his car.

Factory area police are investigating.

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