14 militants killed in clash between two rival groups in northwest Pakistan
A clash between rival militant groups in northwest Pakistan resulted in the deaths of at least 14 individuals. The fighting occurred in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, specifically in the Central Kurram district. Authorities have conducted multiple operations in the area targeting militant factions and their infrastructure.
- ▪At least 14 militants were killed in a clash between rival armed groups.
- ▪The fighting erupted between groups led by commanders Ahmad Kazim and Mumtaz Imti.
- ▪Mumtaz Imti was killed during the exchange of fire.
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At least 14 militants were killed and several others injured in a clash between rival armed groups in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Wednesday (May 20, 2026), police said. Three children killed in explosion in Pakistan’s Khyber PakhtunkhwaAccording to a police officer, fighting erupted between groups led by militant commanders Ahmad Kazim and Mumtaz Imti in the Manato Kamran Killay area of Central Kurram district, bordering Afghanistan.Mr. Mumtaz Imti was killed during the exchange of fire, the officer said.After the clash, locals buried the bodies in the area.Authorities said multiple operations have been conducted in Central Kurram amid reports of the presence of several militant factions in the region.During these operations, security forces destroyed militant…
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