Kurram clash: Another 14 fall prey to rivalry

Another 14 people have been killed while 15 others injured during the ongoing clash between two tribes in Kurram Agency, pushing the toll to 117 within fortnight on Sunday. The two warring tribes locked horns over water which triggered a dispute continued for the last 16 days in Shalozan, Tangi and Khewas areas. Many houses of both the rival tribes have been damaged in the ongoing spars. So far, some 117 people have been fallen prey to the conflict with 122 wounded. The political administration managed to hold a ceasefire with the help of local jirga members on one occasion. However, fighting started again after security forces asked them to withdraw their militia.Meanwhile, security forces left the area as soon as tribesmen resumed fighting. On the other hand, 6 bodies have been recovered in Dara Adamkhel.