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Extortionists attack girls school

By Our Correspondent
February 20, 2025
A representational image showing girls attending a class at a school in Lahore. — AFP/File
A representational image showing girls attending a class at a school in Lahore. — AFP/File

LAHORE:A private girls school in Islampura was attacked when its owner refused to pay Rs5million to unidentified extortionists. The suspects riding motorcycles opened fire at the school. The police registered a case.

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