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LI commander killed in Tirah
 The commander of banned militant outfit Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) was gunned down by unidentified people in Tirah Valley, Khyber Agency, on Friday. Political authorities have confirmed the killing. Commander Azam, a close aide of Mangal Bagh, was chairing a jirga when some armed persons, believed to be from LI's rival Ansarul Islam, fired at him. The jirga was called to discuss the ongoing clashes between the two groups. Posted by: Fred 2008-08-16 |
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