At least 10 rebels were killed in clashes between two rival Taliban factions over the past two days in the Kurram tribal region in northwest Pakistan, official said today.
Followers of Malik Noor Jamal alias Mulla Toofan, the head of the Taliban in Aurakzai tribal region, have clashed with supporters of commander Muhammad Rafique in Kurram Agency, the officials said.
Ten militants have died so far in the fighting, the officials said.
Mulla Toofan rose to prominence after the reported death of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan chief Hakimullah Mehsud in a US drone attack.
He claimed to be Mehsud's successor. In another incident, militants blew up a basic health centre in Manto area of Kurram Agency.
All equipment and other materials in the centre were destroyed.
