16 killed over coal mine boundary dispute near Kohat
Pakistan
The law enforcement agencies and security forces swiftly intervened to restore peace in the area.
PESHAWAR (Dunya News) - At least 16 persons were killed and several others injured during an exchange of fire between two tribes over a coal mine boundary dispute in Dara Adamkhel area of district Kohat.
The police sources on Monday said the Sunni and Zarghoon Khel tribes resorted to firing, resulting in the reported deaths of 16 individuals, 11 from one side and five from the other side.
The deceased and injured were rushed to a hospital in Peshawar for medical treatment and postmortem examinations.
The law enforcement agencies and security forces swiftly intervened to halt the gunfire and restore peace in the area.
The police didn't register FIR as currently investigating the matter, and additional security measures have been put in place to prevent any further escalation of violence in the area.
