August 26, 2008	Tuesday	Sha'aban 23, 1429

PARACHINAR, Aug 25: At least 31 people were killed and 44 others injured in clashes between Turi and Bangash tribes in Kurram Agency on Monday.

Reports of fierce fighting were received from Bagzai, Munda, Inzari, Khwar Kalley, Sangina, Balashkhel, Adda, Para Chamkani, Karman and Pawar areas.

The tribesmen attacked each other’s positions with mortar shells, missiles and rockets.

Sources said that the Turi tribesmen had repulsed an attack by the rival tribe. A jirga of six Bangash tribes held in central Kurram to discuss ceasefire proposals failed to make any progress.