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9 killed in Pakistan clashes

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IANS Islamabad
Last Updated : Feb 09 2014 | 1:15 PM IST

At least nine people were killed Sunday in clashes between two groups in Pakistan's Balochistan province.

Balochistan Home Minister Sarfraz Bugti said it was an act of terrorism, reported Geo News.

At least two militants were killed in the clash between terrorists and the tribal residents, Bugti said.

The minister said at least six people, including women and children, were killed when armed men attacked a house near Dera Bugti town in the province.

The tribesmen in response chased and attacked the terrorists. A tribal man and two militants were killed in the shootout.

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First Published: Feb 09 2014 | 1:08 PM IST

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