Deadly clash claims 16 lives in Kohat.

KOHAT -- In a tragic incident of gunfire, 16 people have lost their lives and 3 others have been injured in a clash between the tribal sub-district of Kohat's Adham Khel and Kundi tribes. The wounded individuals and the deceased have been transported to local hospitals in Kohat and Peshawar.

The police and security forces have been deployed to the area to restore peace, and a case has been registered at the Darra Adam Khel police station to investigate the incident.

According to details, tensions between the Adham Khel and Kundi tribes over territorial boundaries in the mountainous region had been simmering for a while. However, on Monday afternoon, the situation took a violent turn when an unexpected exchange of fire erupted between the rival factions.

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As a result, 4 individuals from the Adham Khel tribe and 12 individuals from...

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