A file photo of Frontier Corps personnel. PHOTO: EXPRESS
According to initial reports, FC Balochistan seized around 15 kilogrammes of explosive materials along with four detonators and a remote control.
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"The suspects were planning an attack on FC forces and gas pipelines between August 25 and 26, using the explosives," FC spokesperson stated.
In a separate incident near Quetta's Hazar Ganji road, unidentified armed men opened fire at Assistant Sub-Inspector Ali Nawaz of PS Shalkolt, which left him dead on the spot.
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The armed men managed to escape and the body was shifted to Civil Hospital.
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