Woman killed over land dispute

Published April 15, 2007

PESHAWAR, April 14: A woman was killed and seven others were injured during a clash between two rival groups over a land dispute at Osikhel village in the Tehsil Jamrud on Friday.

The shootout between family members of Mian Gul and Raza Khan started after an exchange of hot words between them.

As a result of the shootout, wife of Afsar Khan died on spot and seven others sustained injuries. The injured were hospitalized in Peshawar. The political authorities were investigating the case.—APP

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