10 militants killed in Chamalang skirmishes

FC personnel came under attack in Behlol, where another contingent had been ambushed last week.


Shezad Baloch January 16, 2012

QUETTA: At least ten militants were reportedly killed and several others injured during a deadly clash with the paramilitary troops in Behlol area near Chamalang coal field.

According to sources, Frontier Corps (FC) were establishing a check post near Behlol when armed men opened fire at security personnel. Ten attackers were killed in the ensuing exchange of fire, security sources claimed.

Behlol was the scene of an attack on FC men last year in November that killed 10 soldiers, including a Major.

According to a report from Chamalang, security forces had launched a fresh operation in the area against militants, allegedly belonging to the Marri tribe.

A report by the FC says that they had arrested scores of suspects during the operation and shifted to an undisclosed location for questioning.

According to a press release issued by FC spokesperson early on Monday, security forces cleared the Behlol area and coalmine project there will be started soon.

Chamalang coalfield is considered to be an important project of the Pakistan Army and it has been operating under strict security.

Frontier Corps personnel are deputed along an outer cordon to the coalfield to ensure safety and security of the mine workers, including engineers and officials.

COMMENTS (10)

Voice of Baloch | 12 years ago | Reply

9 innocent Baloch were killed by the blind bombardment by the frontier core in Marri areas. These actions of brutality by state forces and biased media reporting would further boil up the critical situation in Balochistan where more than 70% people are already demanding independence.

balach baloch | 12 years ago | Reply

dont use the name of baloch chakar you are not baloch . we are pakistani . baloch they bairn when they hear news like this they dont be happy by killing our father and mather and sister and barather . they are not terrorist they are the owener of balochistan the terrorist who occupied our land . long live baloch.

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