NAUSHAHRO FEROZE, Feb 25: Two boys died in different incidents in the district during the last 24 hours.

A banana seller, Akbar Donghah 14, was intercepted on Dars road Moro, allegedly by Fayyaz Jokhio, Bakhshal and Qadir Bux, and was attacked by lathi and bricks.

Akbar received serious injuries and was taken to taluka hospital Moro from where he was referred to NMC Hospital Nawabshah but died before reaching hospital.

Accused Fayyaz Jokhio demanded Rs700 from Akbar and on his refusal he had attacked him.

In another incident, Ali Hyder resident of Syed Mohalla Kandiaro was on his way in a van to Mohabbat Dero when six armed men tried to intercept the vehicle but the driver refused to stop. Armed men opened fire at the van as a result of which Ali Hyder died.