14 killed in Kurram

Published September 19, 2008

PARACHINAR, Sept 18: At least 14 people were killed and 26 others wounded when fierce clashes erupted once again between rival tribes in Kurram Agency on Thursday.

Local people said Turi and Bangash tribesmen clashed in the Pewar Tangi area of upper Kurram and Mengak and Aroli areas of lower Kurram. Heavy weapons were used in the clashes.

Turi tribesmen reportedly attacked Eiddak village and took over several bunkers of Mangal tribe.

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