Two people were killed and three others got injured in a trade of fire between two rival groups over a land dispute in Shangla on Sunday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Reportedly, two rival tribes opened fire on each other in Lilonai village of Alpurai in Shangla over a land dispute. As a result, two people were hit by bullets and died on the spot while three others including a passerby also came into the range of fire and sustained injuries. 

After receiving information, the Rescue 1122 officials reached the venue immediately and shifted the injured to the DHQ Hospital, Alpurai. But the condition of two injured persons was stated to be critical so the rescue officials shifted them to Saidu Sharif Hospital, Swat.

A large contingent of police reached the place of clash and started investigation.