QUETTA: At least 16 people were killed on Friday in a clash between two tribes in the Balochistan's Chaghi area, DawnNews reported.

The two rival tribes, in Zardakan area of Chaghi, clashed with each other on Friday morning, Levis sources said.

To control the situation, administration has deployed additional Levis troops in the area.

Several people were injured by the intense firing from both sides but the exact number of the wounded was unknown, sources said.

The tension still prevailed in the area as hundreds of  armed tribesmen held positions against each other.