LAHORE – Two young men were killed by wayward aerial fire in the precincts of Sanda police station late night Sunday, police told Pakistan Today.
The deceased, 20-year-old Riyasat and 22-year-old Rangu son of Noor Muhammad, were residents of Fazal Colony, Band Road.
They were both shot by wayward bullets in aerial firing at their neighbour Nadeem Bhatti’s wedding, said police. The bullets were allegedly fired by the groom’s brothers, Javaid and Vilayat, police added. Riyasat was killed immediately while Rangu was taken to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Imtiaz, cousin of the deceased Riyasat told Pakistan Today that Nadeem Bhatti was an influential personality of the town and similar aerial firing was done in the past at the wedding of his other brothers. He said Riyasat was standing outside his home with his father when he was shot twice in the abdomen just below his lungs and died on the spot.
Imtiaz added that Riyasat had gotten married just four months ago and was the breadwinner of his household. Later the families of the deceased protested on Band Road and blocked the road for more than an hour, causing a traffic jam.
