LORALAI , July 8, 2023: An exchange of fire between two groups and shelling over a land dispute on Saturday claimed six lives and left more than 25 people injured at Upper Kurram Shamilati area.
Reports said two groups, armed to teeth, exchanged fire and resorted to shelling over the simmering dispute which left six people dead and several others injured. The firing was going on till last reports came in, leaving people in the vicinity in a state of panic.
As many as 29 people were shifted to hospitals in the clash triggered by intense rivalry.
Meanwhile, tribal elders, notables and security forces reached the area for a ceasefire.
The clash between the two groups took place a few months ago as well and claimed 12 lives besides leading to injuries of many back then. The dispute exacerbated resulting in Saturday’s clash which also proved fatal.