Army repulses attacks on posts, kills assailants

QUETTA: Security forces late Wednesday night successfully repulsed terrorist attacks in remote Panjgur and Naushki districts of Balochistan inflicting heavy casualties to terrorists.

“Terrorists attempted to attack security forces camps at two locations, Panjgur and Naushki, in Balochistan late evening today. Both attacks have been successfully repulsed while inflicting heavy casualties to terrorists,” said a statement issued by the ISPR.

In Panjgur, the terrorists tried to enter security forces’ camp from two locations. However,  timely response by troops foiled the attempt.

During an intense exchange of fire, one soldier was martyred. Terrorists have fled while their casualties are being ascertained.

In Naushki, the terrorists attempted to enter an FC camp which was promptly responded to. Four terrorists have been killed while one Officer has been injured during the shoot out.

“Intermittent firing continuing. Further details to follow,” the statement added.

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