According to the Levies sources, armed men belonging to the Rind and Kahiri tribes took positions in Hafat-Wali area of Sanni Shoran and opened fire on each other with heavy weapons.— Dawn File Photo

QUETTA: Four people were killed and two others injured in a clash between two groups in Shoran area of the Bolan district on Saturday.

According to the Levies sources, armed men belonging to the Rind and Kahiri tribes took positions in Hafat-Wali area of Sanni Shoran and opened fire on each other with heavy weapons.

The cause of the clash was said to be a land dispute.

Firing continued from both sides throughout the day and armed men were still sitting in trenches.The deceased were identified as Sardar Ali, Ghulam Haider, Daud Khan and Rustam Khan.

ROCKET ATTACK: Quetta was rocked on Saturday evening when two rockets exploded on the outskirts of the city.—Saleem Shahid

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