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Multiple injured in stampede during Abrar-ul-Haq's Multan concert

Some young people wanted to go on the stage to dance alongside Abrar-ul-Haq when security intervened

GEO NEWS
February 11, 2019
Multiple injured in stampede during Abrar-ul-Haq's Multan concert
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MULTAN: Multiple young people were injured during a brawl at a musical concert Sunday night here between the audience members and security, Geo News reported.

According to sources, a clash erupted between some members of the audience and bouncers when the latter attempted to climb the stage. Eventually, the dispute turned into a stampede that left many people wounded.

The concert,which was organised by the administration of a housing society near Old Shujabad Road, featured a few famed performers, including singer Abrar-ul-Haq.

As the event gained momentum, some young people wanted to go on the stage to dance alongsideAbrar-ul-Haq when security intervened and an argument ensued.

Consequently, the housing society's administration called thepolice to the scene and shut off the lights, during whichAbrar-ul-Haq left the concert.


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