At least for members of the same family were killed after a property dispute turned into a deadly clash between two groups in Bannu district, rescue and local police officials said on Sunday.
Police said the incident took place late Saturday night in Odeen Kallay area of Bannu, where a long-standing property dispute between two groups escalated into an armed confrontation. Heavy gunfire was exchanged during the clash, leaving four members of a family critically injured.
The victims were identified as Umar Nawaz, son of Syed Alam alias Landai, Matiullah, son of Umar Nawaz, Farmanullah, son of Umar Nawaz and Umair, son of Fareedullah Shah.
Rescue 1122 medical teams rushed to the scene and shifted the injured to RHC Domel Hospital. However, doctors pronounced all four victims dead upon arrival.
Police said the incident was the result of an old property dispute that had been ongoing for a considerable period.
Among those killed were a father and his two sons, while the fourth victim was reported to be a close relative.
The tragedy has spread fear and concern throughout the area. Locals said tensions over the property had persisted for years before culminating in the deadly confrontation.
Police have launched an investigation and are conducting raids to arrest those involved.