 At least 20 people were killed and several others were injured in a fierce clash between the Lashkar-e-Islami (AI) and the Ansaarul Islam in the Bara area of Khyber Agency, sources told Daily Times on Thursday. Sources said that an AI lashkar led by Gul Maidan was heading towards Aka Khel near Bara when supporters of the LI challenged them, fearing that the AI wanted to take possession of Bara. The two sides used heavy weapons in the fight that continued all day long. The Khyber Agency political agent was not available for comment. |