Three people, including former Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) tehsil nazim Piao Zar, were killed and another injured in an exchange of fire between two groups at the site of a Basic Health Unit (BHU) in Tall, Hangu.

According to Hangu District Police Officer (DPO) Tariq Habib, the incident took place in Chapri Waziran within the jurisdiction of Tall police station. 

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During the firing, two people from one group and one person from the other group were killed. Another person from the second group was injured and shifted to a hospital.

The DPO said a dispute had been ongoing between the two groups over the site of the BHU hospital project in Chapri Waziran. Both groups wanted the basic health centre to be constructed in their respective area.

Soon after receiving information about the incident, a heavy contingent of police reached the scene, cordoned off the area and launched an investigation.