Gilgit shooting: young man dies, another injured

Farman Karim 

Gilgit, November 22: Unknown assailants opened fire on two youth in the Khomar area of Gilgit city, killing one and injuring the other.

According to details Qari Riaz and Tahir, both residents of Astore district, came under fire near Akbar Market in the Khomar area of Gilgit city Tuesday night. Both were rushed to the CMH hospital where Tahir, 18, passed away while Qari Riaz, 20, is under treatment.

According to police sources, Riaz and Tahir are maternal cousins, hailing from the Thareshing Valley of Astore.

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