Two brothers killed over petty dispute in Lower Dir.

LOWER DIR -- Two brothers, including a Rescue 1122 staffer, were killed and two others injured when rival groups exchanged fire over a petty issue in Kamala area of Chakdara here on Sunday, residents and the police said.

They said a children's quarrel led to exchange of harsh words between the groups, who then opened fire at each other. As a result of the firing, Inayat Khan and his brother Azmat Khan died on the spot, while Mansoor and Ibrar from both the parties sustained injuries.

Mansoor was referred to a Peshawar hospital, while injured Ibrar escaped from the scene.

The Chakdara police registered a case and started further investigation. Residents said a children's quarrel occurred a year ago became the reason for the shooting.

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