HANGU, Sept 26: Two local Taliban were killed and eight others injured during a clash with a gang of alleged criminals in the Naryab area of Hangu district on Wednesday, eyewitnesses said.

The exchange of fire continued for several hours and the Taliban took seven men of the gang hostage. They also took away a pick-up and set another on fire. The Taliban also kidnapped three men of the group from the Doaba area.