DERA GHAZI KHAN: A man was shot dead over alleged rivalry here on Tuesday in front of the judicial complex located in the vicinity of Civil Lines police station while the assailant managed his escape along with his accomplice by a motorcycle.

Locals said Ishaq alias Shaka Kakh, a resident of Pir Adil, had an alleged enmity with Sajjad alias Saji Barga and Irfan Muridi. Ishaq too is allegedly involved in petty street crime. Further investigation is under way.

District Police Officer Muhammad Rashid Hidayat has taken notice of the incident and formed a team to arrest the suspect(s).

Published in Dawn, May 24th, 2023