Islamabad [Pakistan], October 29 (ANI): Three extra individuals had been killed and 12 others injured as incidents of firing continued for the fifth day on Saturday at totally different locations within the Kurram tribal district, Pakistan-based Dawn reported.

The ongoing clashes unfolded in numerous places, together with Bashkhel, Boshrah, Pewarha, Tri Mengal, Kanj Alizai, and different areas. The confrontations concerned the usage of heavy weaponry among the many concerned teams.

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According to Dawn, the violent clashes, which claimed 18 lives and left 35 others wounded since Tuesday, erupted after a controversial video went viral on social media. Despite the truth that the video was strongly condemned by each teams, it triggered clashes between the 2 teams within the district.

Local authorities reported street closures, a suspension of transportation, and a halt to mobile community companies within the district. Educational establishments had been additionally pressured to shut their doorways.

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Deputy Commissioner Kurram, Syed Saiful Islam, advised Dawn, “Efforts are underway for a ceasefire, with Jirga members from districts Hangu and Orakzai engaged in negotiations to resolve the issue.”

Meanwhile, Jirga members emphasised that their precedence is to safe a ceasefire and clear bunkers from the world. Local residents have suffered from shortages of day by day commodities because of closed markets, confining them to their houses. The locals are urging the federal government to take rapid motion to revive normalcy.

On Thursday, native elders and officers convened in an try to barter a ceasefire between the warring factions. However, the method was disrupted when a convoy of two autos, escorted by the police, got here beneath assault within the Charkhel space of Lower Kurram, leading to 4 fatalities and 6 accidents, in keeping with Dawn.

Aimal Wali Khan, the provincial president of the Awami National Party (ANP), stated that this battle gave the impression to be pushed by political pursuits and questioned the origin of the weapons in Kurram.

He urged native elders and political management to intervene and take rapid steps to revive peace to the world, noting that the ANP is ready to facilitate peace restoration efforts, Dawn reported (ANI)

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