Three militants killed in foiled attack on FC post in Mastung

Security forces foiled an attack on the Kandawa post along the N-25 national highway in Balochistan’s Mastung district, killing three militants in a retaliatory operation, police said on Thursday.

According to a police spokesperson, the attackers attempted to target the post using an explosives-laden vehicle. Security personnel responded to the attack and killed three militants.

The explosion near the post killed two civilians and injured several others, including three Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, the spokesperson said.

The blast also damaged nearby houses and a mosque.

The injured were shifted to nearby medical facilities for treatment, police said.

The deceased civilians were identified as Kaleemullah, son of Abdullah, and Bibi Laiba, daughter of Dil Murad.

Among the injured were 63-year-old Abdul Haq, 21-year-old Muhammad Ikram, 35-year-old Muhammad Ramzan and his three-year-old son, Muhammad Sinan.

Others injured included 21-year-old Tania, 23-year-old Manza, 25-year-old Hasina, 45-year-old Zahida, 18-year-old Faiza Gul, 35-year-old Shaheena, 12-year-old Shahleeza, 22-year-old Meraj and 36-year-old Bibi Syeda.

Police said security forces had thwarted the attackers’ plans and reaffirmed that operations against militants would continue across Balochistan.

The spokesperson added that authorities would take all necessary measures to protect the lives and property of the public.