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Authorities to File Charges Against Warring Clans in Lanao del Sur
Police will pursue frustrated murder charges against two families involved in a violent clash that disrupted traffic on a major highway in Mindanao. The Saturday incident in Picong left hundreds of motorists stranded for hours.
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Authorities in Lanao del Sur will file criminal charges against members of two warring families following a violent confrontation Saturday in Picong that significantly disrupted travel on the national highway linking Pagadian and Cotabato cities. Col. Caezar Cabuhat, director of the Lanao del Sur Provincial Police Office, said frustrated murder charges are being prepared against those involved in the clash.
The altercation between the rival clans brought traffic to a standstill on the vital national route, stranding hundreds of motorists for several hours. The incident underscores ongoing tensions between the families and raises concerns about public safety along the busy corridor connecting the two cities.
Investigators are gathering evidence and documenting witness accounts to support the criminal complaints. Police said the charges will be filed once their investigation concludes. The provincial police office did not provide further details about the nature of the conflict or the number of individuals involved in the confrontation.