Four killed, one injured as two tribes exchange fire in Qila Abdullah

QUETTA: At least four people were killed, and a young girl was injured after two tribes opened fire in the Badwan area of Qila Abdullah, police said.

The deceased were identified as Ubaidullah, Ziaullah, Aimal and Mohammad Shahid.

Police said that the bodies were shifted to the Trauma Centre at Mezi Adda before handing them over to the families after legal formalities. The injured girl, Bibi Saniya, was referred to Quetta for further treatment, police said.

According to police, the incident occurred due to an old feud between the Kakozai and Achakzai tribes.

Following the incident, members of both tribes held protests followed by a jirga.