The ground consisted, for the most part, of terraced fields, commanded by strongly-built sangars.

Colonel O'Brien was killed, while gallantly leading his men on to the assault; but the Punjabis persisted, under the covering fire of the mountain battery, and dropped shell after shell into the Mamunds; who, however, although losing heavily, stuck manfully to their rocks and boulders, and finally were only driven out at the point of the bayonet.
The 31st were now joined by the West Kent, who came down from a spur on the west, and were able to drive the enemy out of several strong positions above the other village.

On their way a half company, on reaching a sangar, were suddenly charged by a body of Ghazis.

From the melee which ensued, many of the West Kents were killed and wounded, among them the officer in command.
As it was now late, it was decided to return to camp for the night.
This was done steadily and deliberately, although the enemy kept up a heavy fire.

The casualties of the day were sixty-one, no fewer than eight British officers being killed or wounded.
Two days' rest was given the troops, and then they marched against Badelai.