Clash between TTP groups claims 10 more lives in S. Waziristan

Published April 8, 2014
Both the warring sides used heavy machinery in the clash, government officials and Taliban sources confirmed. — File photo
Both the warring sides used heavy machinery in the clash, government officials and Taliban sources confirmed. — File photo

PESHAWAR: The clash between two groups of the Taliban in Shaktoi area of South Waziristan continued on Tuesday claiming the lives of ten more militants and wounding three others.

Both the warring sides used heavy machinery in the clash, government officials and Taliban sources confirmed.

The clashes between Khan Said alias Sajna and Waliur Rehman groups of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) began on Sunday during which five militants were killed and several others wounded.

The total death toll of the clash stood at 15.

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