At least 14 people were killed and more than 50 were injured as the situation turned violent in Gilgit. According to the reports, police had arrested some people allegedly involved in firing on a rally and situation turned violent when they were not released. The enraged mob blocked the road and burnt tyres. A large number of police and security forces arrived at the scene while people injured in different firing incidents were shifted to hospitals. On the other hand, residents of the city have confined to their homes due to violent incidents and tense situation. The local administration is trying to control the situation, while curfew has also been imposed in the city. A latest report said that the Army has been called out in the area to control law and order and avert further bloodshed.
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