FAISALABAD: Three people were killed during a clash over a property dispute in Nishatabad police limits on Tuesday.

A police spokesman said Nawaz Ali had taken agricultural land on lease from Imran Sharif in Chak No 2-JB and they indulged in fight after expiry of the contract. During the clash, Nawaz and Wajahat of one group while Imran Sharif of other died instantly. On information, police reached the spot and took bodies into custody.

Regional Police Officer (RPO) Imran Mehmood took notice of triple murder and directed City Police Officer (CPO) Ghulam Mubasshir Mekan to probe into the matter and submit a report at the earliest, the spokesman added.