At least five people were injured, two critically, in a sectarian clash on the eve of Ashura in Jhang on Monday. The incident occurred at Milad Chowk where two groups of Shias and Sunnis clashed which left five injured. The incident of firing before Muharram procession due to be taken out from the residence of Ghulam Murtaza, a shia leader on Monday evening, reportedly on the blasphemous remarks of Ghulam Murtaza’s son against one of the companion of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). Condition of two of the injured was stated to be serious. Meanwhile, army has been called to take control of the situation. Meanwhile, according to media reports, the leadership of Ahle Sunnat wal Jamaat (ASWJ), previously known as Sipah Sahaba Pakistan, issued a 24-hour ultimatum to police to arrest the miscreants.
