Quetta, October 8 (Udaipur Kiran): The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed responsibility for a major assault and subsequent capture of a Pakistani military camp near Balgatar, close to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The fierce clash, which began on Tuesday evening, resulted in the deaths of three Frontier Corps (FC) officers.
According to a report by The Balochistan Post (Pashto edition), BLF spokesperson Major Ghoram Baloch said the camp, set up to monitor CPEC security, was surrounded from all sides at around 6 p.m. Heavy gunfire ensued, lasting for nearly three hours. The fighters later took full control of the camp. The spokesperson added that detailed information would be released soon.
In a separate attack, unidentified armed men targeted an FC checkpoint in the Balgatar area between Kech and Panjgur districts. Officials confirmed that three FC officers were killed and four others injured in the strike, which occurred on Tuesday evening. Modern automatic weapons were reportedly used in the attack. No group has claimed responsibility for this incident yet.
Meanwhile, in Balochistan’s Mastung district, armed robbers looted over Rs 15 lakh from an Allied Bank branch on Tuesday morning. Police said six to eight gunmen stormed the bank, held the staff hostage, and escaped with approximately Rs 15.6 lakh in cash.
In another report by The Balochistan Post, the Pakistani military has intensified operations in Khuzdar district’s Zahri tehsil. Residents have been living in fear for the past two weeks as internet, mobile, and other communication services remain suspended. Entry and exit routes have been sealed, and locals from areas including Johri Noorgama have reportedly been ordered to assemble with their families at the army camp set up in Johri Hospital.
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