Four police officers were lightly injured during a car chase in Rahat after responding to a mass brawl between rival families. The officers encountered a suspicious vehicle, which attempted to flee and struck a police car, causing injuries. The pursuit ended when police shot at the fleeing car, eventually detaining the driver for questioning. Rahat has experienced a recent surge in violence linked to ongoing family feuds, with several fatal incidents reported this month. Local authorities have expressed concerns about insufficient resources to address the escalating violence.

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