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9 Pakistani soldiers, including an officer, killed in Balochistan attack
At least nine Pakistani soldiers, including an Army captain, were killed in an attack on Monday in the restive Balochistan province.
The attack, which took place near the Green Chowk in the Basima area of Washuk district, involved gunmen firing at a military police van and quick response force (QRF) unit moving through the area, according to CNN-News 18.
Baloch fighters waging a self-determination movement to free the Balochistan province from Pakistani rule are believed to be behind the attack. They fled after carrying out the attack.
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In recent weeks, armed groups opposed to the Pakistani rule have ramped up their campaigns. Late last month, unidentified gunmen killed three Frontier Corps personnel in in Karak district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Earlier in the month, dozens of fighters launched simultaneous attacks on Pakistani security personnel in various parts of Balochistan and killed at least eight security personnel.
This is a developing story. It will be updated as details emerge.
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