SWABI, Aug 8: Three persons were shot dead over feuds in two separate incidents here on Wednesday.

The police said an exchange of fire between two groups erupted in the far-flung Naranji village which continued for a few hours in which two persons were killed.

They were identified as Gul Nawaz and Zahir Ali. The former belonged to Gulzar group and the latter to Farhad group.

Locals were forced to rush for covers and remained inside their homes during the exchange of fire.

Javid Khan, brother of deceased Gul Nawaz, registered FIR in Kalu Khan police station against Gulzar Khan. He said the cause of the incident was an old enmity between them and Mr Khan group.

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