Old man killed in aerial firing.

Rawalpindi -- A 60-year-old man was killed during aerial firing in a marriage ceremony in Darkali Syedan, Gujar Khan.

According to sources, indiscriminate firing was going on at a wedding ceremony at Darkali Syedan despite a ban, which claimed life of a man namely Sajid Shah. The dead body was shifted to Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital. The doctors conducted post-mortem and handed it over to heirs for burial, police said.

Police said that a case has been registered against the killers and launched investigation with no arrest so far.

On the other hand, police, following directions of City Police Officer (CPO) Abbas Ahsan, have intensified crackdowns against the traders dealing in fireworks and the people involved in aerial firing on marriage ceremonies.

Police Spokesman said that...

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