At least six people killed and two others injured in confrontation between two groups in Matiari district of Sindh province over the marital dispute.

According to the details, the incident occurred in the limits of Salar Police Station where two groups of Rind and Brohi clans used firearms in the clash.

Deceased included three women, three men among the dead, while two sustained bullet injuries.

Police reached the spot after the incident and brought the situation under control.

Meanwhile, the heirs of the deceased have staged in sit-in at the National Highway along with the dead bodies.

The protest has resulted in massive traffic jam at both sides of the National Highway.

The talks between the protesting heirs and the police failed. The heirs of the deceased have vowed to continue their protest till the arrest of the assailants.