Upper Dir: Nine killed, 12 injured in shootout during jirga

In a tragic incident, nine people were killed while 12 others sustained injuries in shootout during the meeting of a jirga in Upper Dir’s Bandagai on Monday.

According to initial reports, a jirga was underway between two parties to resolve the road construction dispute at Ganocham in Brawal area.

The police and rescue teams reached the spot after getting information and shifted the deceased and injured to a nearby hospital.

The firing started after an argument, the investigation officer said.

Police also cordoned off the scene and further investigation is underway.

According to rescue officials, the injured people and bodies have been moved to the Dir District Headquarter Hospital.

On September 17, nine people were killed and 12 injured during a funeral in Lower Dir’s Tormang.