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Senior advocate Liaquat Ali Phulpoto murdered in Khairpur

Lawyers protest the tragic killing amid ongoing violence over land dispute
REUTERS/Sergio Flores
REUTERS/Sergio Flores

Senior Advocate Liaquat Ali Phulpoto has been tragically shot and killed in Khairpur. Police reported that his body was discovered at his residence and has been sent to the hospital for a post-mortem examination.

Following the news of his murder, a significant number of lawyers gathered at the civil hospital to pay their respects. Reports indicate that Phulpoto was attacked by unknown assailants at his home last night.

The police have launched an investigation into the incident and are in the process of gathering crucial evidence, with the post-mortem expected to be completed soon.

In a related incident, two groups clashed over a land dispute near Khairpur.

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Sources indicate that mutual firing resulted in injuries to seven individuals from both groups, with reports suggesting that the gunfire continues in Goth Bhanu Phulpoto.

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