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Groom among two arrested after aerial firing kills two boys at Karachi wedding
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize KARACHI: Police have arrested a groom and his brother after two teenagers were killed in aerial firing during a wedding ceremony in Karachi’s Orangi Town, officials said on Saturday.
- The incident occurred near Johar Chowk in Sector B-14 within the jurisdiction of the Pakistan Bazaar police station, where celebratory gunfire turned deadly.
- According to rescue officials, 17-year-old Saifullah, son of Shamshad, died at the scene after being struck by a bullet, while 14-year-old Anas sustained critical injuries.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize KARACHI: Police have arrested a groom and his brother after two teenagers were killed in aerial firing during a wedding ceremony in Karachi’s Orangi Town, officials said on Saturday.
The incident occurred near Johar Chowk in Sector B-14 within the jurisdiction of the Pakistan Bazaar police station, where celebratory gunfire turned deadly.
According to rescue officials, 17-year-old Saifullah, son of Shamshad, died at the scene after being struck by a bullet, while 14-year-old Anas sustained critical injuries. He was shifted to Abbasi Hospital Karachi where he later succumbed to his injuries.
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