Afghan troops cross into Pak to track Taliban fighters

July 02, 2012 22:56

Against the backdrop of growing tensions over cross-border attacks by rebels, Pakistan today accused 60 Afghan soldiers of crossing into the country and triggering clashes, which killed two tribesman.

The Afghan soldiers, who were reportedly pursuing Taliban fighters, crossed into the Kurram region in Pakistan's tribal belt, security officials were quoted as saying by the local media.

On seeing the Afghan troops, local tribesmen opened fire. Two tribesmen were killed and another was injured in the exchange of fire that lasted over 90 minutes.

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