The Frontier Corps (FC). PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE
QUETTA:
The Frontier Corps (FC) on Saturday claimed it had killed seven militants and wounded 11 others in a firefight in Mand area, close to the Iranian border.
“The FC convoy came under militant attack in the Mand area. The FC retaliated, leaving seven dead and eleven injured, all militants involved in the attack,” an FC statement said.
The terse official statement, however, did not give any detail as to where the corpses and injured persons were shifted. Hospital sources were also silent about the incident and offered no comment.
FC Inspector General Mohammad Ejaz Shahid appreciated the efforts of the FC personnel and advised them to remain alert in defending the security and integrity of the country, said the statement.
The FC will offer all sacrifices in defending the integrity of the country and making Balochistan a citadel of peace and tranquility, he said, adding that the miscreants would soon be brought to justice.
When contacted, the officials of local administration in Kech said they were unaware of any encounter in Kech district.
“We have heard blasts and firing but so far we have not been informed about the operation,” said a senior official in Mand tehsil of Kech on the condition of anonymity.
“Two of our Sarmachar (fighters) have been ‘martyred’ in a fierce clash with security forces,” said the spokesperson for the outlawed Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) Goharam Baloch as he called to media offices from an unspecified location.
The BLF fighters partially damaged two helicopters, the spokesman claimed.
The BLF’s spokesman said a large number of cattle belonging to Baloch tribesmen were also killed due to bombing in the area; while women and children also sustained injuries.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 1st, 2013.
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Lately we have seen the terrorist cornered by the Pakistani security forces. Much of their attacks have been repelled and large cache of arms and ammunitions have been captured all over the county. We congratulate the Pakistani security forces on their continued success. Our common enemy has played havoc on the lives of the people, whose only wish is for a peaceful and prosperous life for their families and their communities. We stand by the people of the region and the security forces who risk their lives in their quest for peace in the region.
Abdul Quddus DET- United States Central Command
@Jamal: Pretty sure he/she's talking about the terrorists cus I've seen other comments from the same person, could have clarified it better though.
Jamal bhai, after 18th amendment which gave provincial autonomy, enhanced provincial share of resources to 50% should they still be fighting? And arent they India sponsored?
News: "did not give any detail as to where the corpses and injured persons were shifted. Hospital sources were also silent about the incident and offered no comment.....When contacted, the officials of local administration in Kech said they were unaware of any encounter in Kech district."
seems fishy. What happened to bodies?
@ET what does it mean? When contacted, the officials of local administration in Kech said they were an aware of any encounter in Kech district.
@LUMS: why not kill all the people in Balochistan because you don't need them. All you are interested in are 'mineral resources, gas, coast, Gawadar port, strategic location'. You (and most Pakistanis, esp Army) are interested only in the land of Balochistan and not people who live there. Wipe them out, that's what meant to say, right?
The BLF is certainly feeling the heat. Damaged two helicopters? The last time I checked FC didn't move around with helicopter cover.
Indian agents lose again.
Good job!!!7+4(drone) 11 killed;11 less suicide bombers for Pakistani citizens;keep up the joint operation.
Awesome! Kill them all!