Militant clash in Khyber tribal region kills 13

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PESHAWAR: At least 13 militants were killed and many others were injured during a clash between the outlawed Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Ansarul Islam (AI) militant groups Friday in Khyber tribal region’s Tirah Valley.

Unnamed officials said that TTP and AI militants clashed in Maidan village of Tirah Valley in Khyber tribal region leaving 13 militants dead and several others injured.

The sources said that the death toll was likely to increase as the skirmish had not ended yet.

In a separate incident security forces blew up an abandoned headquarters of Mullah Nabi Hanfi was blown up in Kando Kallay area of Hangu.

No casualties were reported as the building was already abandoned by the militants.

Militant clash in Khyber tribal region kills 13 | Pakistan | DAWN.COM
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WHo is Ansarul Islam ?

 

[Imran Khan]

53 killed so far

 

[Koovie]

So militants are turning against each other? Way to go!!! Thats the best way to get rid of them.

 

[Armstrong]

So militants are turning against each other? Way to go!!! Thats the best way to get rid of them.

A double edged sword still because its the civilians who get sandwiched in between ! Thats exactly what is happening in Karachi - Two militant groups fighting each other killing 3-4 of each other & taking 5-10 innocent bystanders in the process.

 

[Ayush]

ek teer se do nishane.