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12 killed over water clash in Kurram Agency of NW Pakistan
'Pakistan Times' NWFP Bureau

PARACHINAR: Rival clans battled on second straight day in Kurram Agency over water rights of a canal as the death toll in clash rose to 12.

Mali Khel and Boshehra tribes are using automatic weapons, rockets and mortar shells against each other in the clash.

Eight of the men killed in the fighting belonged to Mali Khel clan whereas four Boshehra men were also killed.

Medical Superintendent of the Agency headquarter hospital Dr. Syed Amjad Hussain told Geo News that so far over 25 injured were brought to hospital.

According to Political Agent Muhammad Salim Khan, more FC troops were deployed in the area and two Jirgas of tribal chieftains were trying to bring the situation under control.

The clash started yesterday when Mali Khel tribesmen reached Boshera area to start work on a water project.

Boshera tribesmen opposed the canal work resulting in clash between the two tribes.●

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