Kerman: More than 50 people were crushed to death Tuesday at the funeral of an Iranian general in the southeastern city of Kerman, Iranian media reported, citing a morgue count.

The tragedy left 212 people injured, a small number of whom were in a serious condition, semi-official news agency ISNA added, citing Kerman's emergency services chief Mohammad Saberi.

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Chandigarh (PTI): Two persons were shot dead and one sustained injuries after unidentified persons opened fire at them in Punjab’s Batala late Monday night, police said.

The incident occurred in Bhoma village in Sri Hargobindpur subdivision.

Senior Superintendent of Police Batala, Mehtab Singh said some unidentified people opened fire at three persons who were on a walk.

The deceased were identified as Kashmir Singh and Jugraj Singh, according to the SSP. The injured, identified as another man named Jugraj Singh, has been admitted to a hospital.

Preliminary investigation revealed that there was no angle of extortion or any threat call in this incident, said the SSP.

Investigation in the matter is underway and CCTV footage in the area is being scanned, he said, adding that the culprits would soon be traced.

Police have initiated a thorough investigation and are making all efforts to identify and apprehend the accused at the earliest.

“Our teams are working on this case,” he said while replying to a question.