21 more killed as clashes continue in Kurram Agency

By IRNA,

Islamabad : Clashes between Bangash and Turi tribesmen killed twenty-one more persons and injured 35 in various parts of the Kurram Agency for the 14th straight day.


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Sources said that fighting continued in rival tribes for the 14th straight day while both sides used artillery, mortar missiles and automated weapons against each other.

Chief of Turi tribe Ali Akbar Turi said that fighting erupted when militants attacked various parts of Lower Kurram. 15 militants were killed in counter attack, he said.

Akbar Turi has demanded the government of taking action against the militants.

Meanwhile, Bangash tribe denied the reports that militants were taking part in fighting.

Members of Jirga came from Hangu have failed to persuade both sides to stop fighting and proposed the security forces to launch operation against them.

Security forces have launched an operation against rival tribes, according to sources.

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