Police have arrested two men following an exchange of heavy gunfire between two rival groups on Sharaqpur Road in Sheikhupura, Punjab. The incident reportedly created a dangerous situation for residents and commuters in the surrounding area and escalated when police personnel arrived to control the clash.
According to police officials, members of the two groups opened indiscriminate fire at each other during the confrontation. When police teams reached the scene, the individuals involved allegedly fired at the officers instead of cooperating, creating additional risks for law enforcement personnel and people nearby.
Police subsequently took action and arrested two suspects allegedly involved in the firing. During the operation, officers recovered a Kalashnikov assault rifle and a 12-bore repeater gun from their possession, according to officials.
Following the arrests, police registered a case against the suspects and launched an investigation into the incident. Investigators are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the clash and determine the roles of those involved in the exchange of gunfire.
Police officials said the investigation was ongoing and that further legal proceedings against the arrested suspects would follow in accordance with the law. Additional details about the cause of the dispute, any other individuals involved and possible injuries were not provided in the available information.
