Authorities note that similar attacks have previously targeted police and security personnel in and around Chaman.
Assailants open fire on a police vehicle during a search operation. PHOTO: ARCHIVE
QUETA:
Three security personnel were killed and another wounded on Tuesday when unidentified attackers opened fire on a security vehicle in the Roghani area on the outskirts of Chaman, security officials said.
The attack occurred during a routine movement in the area, and the attackers fled immediately after the shooting, according to police sources.
The martyred and injured personnel were transferred to the Chamán Civil Hospital, where it was reported that the injured official is in stable condition, they added. Security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to locate the attackers.
Authorities noted that similar attacks had previously targeted police and security personnel in and around Chaman. Efforts are being made to strengthen security and maintain peace in the region, they maintained.
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In another incident last week, at least six people were killed when unidentified armed assailants opened fire in Dastak area of Panjgur district, about 60 kilometers from Panjgur town. The attackers also set fire to two vehicles before fleeing. Police teams launched a search operation, but the motive was unclear and no group immediately claimed responsibility.
Balochistan has faced a persistent insurgency for years, with security forces frequently attacked by militants linked to banned groups such as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Balochistan Liberation Army. The government describes Indian-backed terrorist groups as “Fitna al-Hindustan”, while TTP-affiliated terrorists are called “Fitna al-Khawarij”.
Authorities said intelligence-based operations have been stepped up across the province in recent months to prevent attacks on security facilities and civilians, amid continued concerns about the volatile security environment.
