15 hurt as Milad rallies attacked in two cities

Ten people were injured in the attack on procession in Gujranwala, while five were injured in Khari Shareef, AJK.The Gujranwala procession, escorted by police, was passing through Thana Baghbanpura area when suddenly a group of people started pelting bricks on the participants from the rooftops and started aerial firing.Ten people were injured as a result of firing and brick-pelting. The injured were shifted to DHQ Hospital by Rescue 1122, while those with minor injuries were given first aid on the spot. Police reinforcement was called to control the situation. The situation remained tense for hours, with police patrolling all the streets in the area. Several arrests have also been made.In Khari Shareef, two groups clashed on the issue of making footage of the rally. Police said two people were injured by firing while three were beaten up by clubs. The injured were shifted to District Hospital Mirpur. Police have started search for the accused. The injured accused that aides of PPP’s Minister Ch Arshad targeted PML-N workers.