At least 36 people have been killed and more than 162 wounded in violent clashes between two tribes in a volatile tribal region of northwestern Pakistan, officials reported on Sunday.
The clashes, which have been ongoing for five days, took place in Boshera village in Upper Kurram district, known for its history of deadly conflict between tribal and religious groups, sectarian violence and militant attacks.
Kurram District Deputy Commissioner Javedulla Mehsud confirmed the death toll and injuries in tribal clashes that have broken out over the past five days in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders Afghanistan.
Police reported successful ceasefire negotiations between Shiite and Sunni tribes in Boshera, Marikhel and Dundar areas with the support of tribal elders, military leaders, police and district administration.
A ceasefire has been established in some areas but firing continues in other parts of the region, and efforts are underway to reach a truce in the remaining areas, officials said.
The tribal fighters have abandoned their trenches and are now under the control of law enforcement agencies.
The clashes, which began four days ago over a land dispute between the two tribes, quickly spread to other areas, including Pewar, Tangi, Balishker, Kar Kare, Makbal, Kunj Alizai, Para Chamkani and Karman. Local residents reported that the rival tribes were using heavy and sophisticated weapons, including mortars and rocket launchers, against each other. They also said mortar and rocket shells were fired at Parachinar and Sadda, the main towns in Kurram tribal district.
“Last night’s gunfight involved at least four waves of attacks resulting in more casualties,” the official said.
The ongoing violence has disrupted daily life in the affected areas, with all educational institutions and markets closed and traffic on major roads halted for the day. Authorities said large contingents of police and security forces have been deployed in the affected areas to maintain order and safety.
The clashes, which have been ongoing for five days, took place in Boshera village in Upper Kurram district, known for its history of deadly conflict between tribal and religious groups, sectarian violence and militant attacks.
Kurram District Deputy Commissioner Javedulla Mehsud confirmed the death toll and injuries in tribal clashes that have broken out over the past five days in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders Afghanistan.
Police reported successful ceasefire negotiations between Shiite and Sunni tribes in Boshera, Marikhel and Dundar areas with the support of tribal elders, military leaders, police and district administration.
A ceasefire has been established in some areas but firing continues in other parts of the region, and efforts are underway to reach a truce in the remaining areas, officials said.
The tribal fighters have abandoned their trenches and are now under the control of law enforcement agencies.
The clashes, which began four days ago over a land dispute between the two tribes, quickly spread to other areas, including Pewar, Tangi, Balishker, Kar Kare, Makbal, Kunj Alizai, Para Chamkani and Karman. Local residents reported that the rival tribes were using heavy and sophisticated weapons, including mortars and rocket launchers, against each other. They also said mortar and rocket shells were fired at Parachinar and Sadda, the main towns in Kurram tribal district.
“Last night’s gunfight involved at least four waves of attacks resulting in more casualties,” the official said.
The ongoing violence has disrupted daily life in the affected areas, with all educational institutions and markets closed and traffic on major roads halted for the day. Authorities said large contingents of police and security forces have been deployed in the affected areas to maintain order and safety.
