Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Seven killed in Kurram tribal clashes

PESHAWAR: Seven people were killed and 11 injured in fresh clashes between two tribes in the Kurram tribal region on Wednesday.

According to sources, the clashes continued in Kurram’s Slaozan and Tungi areas and the tribesmen were using rockets, mortars shells and other heavy weapons against each other.

The clashes erupted due to a water dispute two weeks ago and have claimed the lives of 36 people so far. More than 50 people have also been injured in the clashes.

Meanwhile, the region’s political administration claimed that steps were being taken to restore peace between the tribes.

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