Toba Tek Singh: At least five more people, including a woman, were injured when a scuffle broke out at the free wheat flour distribution centre in Pakistans Shorkot city while the people blocked a road in protest against non-availability of flour in Muzaffargarh on Saturday.
On the other hand, Punjab Caretaker Information Minister Aamir Mir has termed the reports of deaths during the flour distribution mere propaganda of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), reports Dawn News.
He said the claim of death of dozens of people during the distribution of flour was nothing but mischief but added that the lives of three valuable people were unfortunately lost due to the rush and an inquiry was going on into the matter.
In Shorkot, there was a heavy rush of free flour seekers located at the Government Elementary School in Shorkot Cantt.
According to reports, the scuffle occurred between policemen and the people, leading to a stampede-like situation.
The five people, who were injured in the incident, were given first aid at Shorkot Rafiqui Welfare Hospital.
The eyewitnesses told Dawn News a similar situation had occurred at the same centre two days back when the people had attempted to open the gate of school forcibly to enter the distribution centre and some people were also wounded.
