World News | Pakistan: 11 Killed, 15 Injured in Kohat Shia-Sunni Clash
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. At least 11 people were killed and 15 injured in a Shia-Sunni clash in Kohat Division's Kurram District on Monday.
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 26 (ANI): At least 11 people were killed and 15 injured in a Shia-Sunni clash in Kohat Division's Kurram District on Monday.
The clashes between the two groups took place over the cutting of trees in disputed mountain forests, according to a reliable source.
"So far 11 people have been killed in cross-firing from both sides and 15 injured," said the source.
Heavy weapons were used and fighting has continued since yesterday. Police have been deployed and a jirga is also being held to restore peace.
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Pakistan is facing rising sectarian violence, with armed Sunni groups linked to Al-Qaeda and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan often attacking gatherings of Shias, who make up some 20 per cent of the country's overwhelmingly Muslim population. (ANI)
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