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| 37 more killed in Kurram festivities |
| 2008-08-22 |
| Thirty-seven more people were killed and several others injured in fresh clashes between the Bangash and the Tori tribesmen in various parts of the troubled Kurram Agency on Wednesday. Sources said that despite the expiry of the deadline set by political administration for the ceasefire, fierce fighting was continuing between the rival tribesmen. "Thirty-seven people were killed and several others injured in the fresh clashes," the sources said. The sources also said a major of Pakistan Army and a civilian were injured when a mortar shell hit the headquarters of the Frontier Corps (FC) in Parachinar. Another report pouring in from the restive agency said that the security forces had launched an operation in the area, killing 15 alleged militants. Unconfirmed reports also suggested that about 42 more people were killed and 67 others wounded in Wednesday's clashes. |
| Posted by:Fred |