A man was killed after rival groups from the Buledi tribe exchanged gunfire near the Buledi Bypass area of Usta Muhammad on Wednesday, police said.
The deceased, identified as Nizam Buledi, died at the scene during the armed confrontation, which occurred within the jurisdiction of City Police Station Usta Muhammad, according to police officials.
Following the incident, police personnel arrived at the location and transferred the body to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Usta Muhammad for medico-legal procedures. After the completion of legal formalities, the body was handed over to the victim’s family for burial.
Authorities said the shooting plunged the victim’s family into mourning, while investigators continued to examine the circumstances surrounding the fatal clash.
Police said an investigation had been initiated at City Police Station Usta Muhammad to determine the cause of the dispute and identify those involved.