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| Two people killed in Mohmand Agency festivities |
| 2007-09-23 |
| At least two people, including an Afghan refugee, were killed in the remote Sorandara Musakhel area of Mohmand Agency here on Saturday, political authorities said. Hundreds of people attacked the houses of local residents Gul Khan and Jehanzaib in the Sorandara area of Banazai subdivision for sheltering proclaimed offender Rahim Shah, who is wanted for dacoity and kidnapping. The areaÂ’s residents attacked the locals because a jirga had decided that Shah would no longer be granted sanctuary. Upon learning that Gul Khan and Jehanzaib had violated the jirgaÂ’s decision by sheltering Shah, a Lashkar (tribal army) raided their homes and in the resultant clashes, Karim, an Afghan refugee, was killed along with one of Rahim ShahÂ’s nephews. According to political authorities, local elders have managed to negotiate a truce between the warring parties, but the Lashkar is still holding its position around the houses. Jehanzaib, meanwhile, has surrendered himself to the custody of the Lashkar and a jirga will decide his fate. |
| Posted by:Fred |