8 killed in clashes between militant groups in NW Pakistan
(Xinhua) -- At least eight militants were killed and many others injured on Saturday afternoon when two militant groups of Punjabi Taliban opened fire at each other in North Wazirsitan, a tribal area in northwest Pakistan which borders Afghanistan, reported local media.
According to the reports, the clashes started between the two groups over some dispute regarding work distribution in the areas. Two militants killed in the clashes belonged to Usman Punjabi Groups while the identities of the six other dead militants are yet to be confirmed.
Posted by: Fred 2010-08-29 |