 KHYBER AGENCY: At least six people were killed and one injured in a clash between two religious groups in the Khyber Agency. Death toll from the clashes has reached nine. | “...heavily armed men of both groups exchanged fire, leaving four dead from Lashkar Islami and injuring two members of the Ansarul Islam who died in the hospital...” |
According to the government, the latest clash occurred in Qambarabad, Bara, when supporters of two groups Lashkar Islami and Ansarul Islam faced each other. Eyewitnesses said heavily armed men of both groups exchanged fire, leaving four dead from Lashkar Islami and injuring two members of the Ansarul Islam who died in the hospital. A passer-by was also wounded in the firing. Fear has spread among the people of Bara after the latest clashes. Three people had died while three others were injured two days ago in Teerah valley. |