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FC captain killed in Balochistan explosion

FC personnel were on routine patrol when their vehicle hit by a landmine.  – AFP/File FC personnel were on routine patrol when their vehicle hit by a landmine. – AFP/File

QUETTA: A landmine explosion killed a military officer and injured two personnel on Sunday evening in Balochistan's Naseerabad district.

Police sources said the military officer who was killed in the blast was identified as an Frontier Corps (FC) captain.

Police sources said FC personnel were on routine patrol when their vehicle hit by a landmine.

They said the incident happened in Balochistan's Chathar area of Naseerabad district.

Two FC personnel were seriously wounded in the blast which also destroyed the vehicle they were traveling in.

The injured personnel were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

FC and police personnel reached the spot and cordoned off the area to probe the incident. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.

Militants have recently intensified attacks against security forces and national installations in Balochistan, plagued by an insurgency and growing sectarian killings for more than a decade.


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Insafseeker
Feb 01, 2015 09:20pm

Why government is not going after Baloch separatists? Even their cases won't be tried in the military courts.

Sunil
Feb 01, 2015 09:47pm

Need to start Zarb-I-Arb operations against these BLA now. Hunt them now.

Naxalite
Feb 01, 2015 10:17pm

@Sunil Shouldnt you mind you own business, Sir?

BALOCH
Feb 01, 2015 10:23pm

Why govt should do operations in Baluchistan? We arent terrorists, we just want our rights from Pakistan.

Obaid Gondal
Feb 01, 2015 10:46pm

The officer martyred in this incident was a military officer who was on deputation to FC. May his soul rests in heavens. He was a brave, courageous and daring officer, who gave his life to defend his country. We all have to die one day, but those who give their blood to protect the freedom and liberties of their fellow country men shall always be remembered and honoured.....

Tanveer
Feb 01, 2015 10:55pm

@Naxalite why don't we mind our business in their territory too???

Riaz
Feb 01, 2015 10:59pm

@Naxalite

This is the main problem with the Indians, interference in neighbours affairs to disturb their peace.

Malik Sb
Feb 01, 2015 11:55pm

Very sad. Rest in peace the brave officer. You gave your life for your nation.

Asher
Feb 02, 2015 12:38am

@BALOCH Who says that blowing up vehicles is the PROPER way to ask for rights? A military operation should be carried to eliminate the miscreants responsible for such heinous crimes.

rabz
Feb 02, 2015 02:47am

Please Pakistani Government It's not rocket science business. . Get rid of these stupid terrorists. .

Make a proper startergy.

ImranShah
Feb 02, 2015 03:06am

@BALOCH Yeah you want your rights through Ak-47s and improvised explosive devices, sure you are our angry brothers i agree, i don't mind being blasted by landmine while travelling through balochistan

shamain
Feb 02, 2015 03:25am

Rats who do this. Loosers

Key Points
Feb 02, 2015 03:33am

Strict actions must be taken against all terrorists, target killers and bhatta khores. Some of these criminals must be foreign agents trying to destabilize pakistan by hurting its economy. Some of them are going after gas lines, others are causing big losses to pakistani businesses by calling for shutter down strikes, under pretext of 'protests'. It is ok to 'protest' for demands, but it is NOT ok to hurt pakistani economy by blowingup its gas lines or calling for shutter down strikes to hurt pakistani economy. Such criminals must be reported to military courts for punishment.

Salman
Feb 02, 2015 05:32am

BLA should understand that all such activities are counter-productive to their cause. They can never get a geographically independent Balochistan with these tactics. All they'd get is more flak from the forces, more disappearances and eventually less sympathy from the people who really care about the Baloch. There is sufficient awareness in Pakistan now about what is happening in Balochistan. They should probably use this situation to get access to media and highlight their grievances while politically campaigning for more rights.

Key Points
Feb 02, 2015 05:53am

@BALOCH If you are patriotic pakistani citizens and just protesting for your rights, than please protest it in a civilized way. Such as make your demands to government and if there is any injustice, let it be known to your fellow pakistani citizens. Baluchi people are brothers and sisters of all pakistanis, they are part of pakistani fabric. Yes, Baluchistan has lots of resources, and it has not been fully developed yet. So invite other pakistanis to settle among you and help develop your province, more population, more business, more job opportunities, more money to develop more roads, buildings, hospitals, schools and more infrastructure. So why be afraid of other pakistanis, welcome them. It is ok to be proud of your baluchi heritage, and everyone should be proud of their ancestry and culture. But all should try to think as proud Pakistani first. Please cooperate and help build a peaceful, prosperous and strong Pakistan so you, your children, your grand children, and all Pakistanis can enjoy a better living. May Almighty bless all baluchi pakistanis with better, safe and prosperous life. May Almighty bless all pakistanis. Long live Pakistan.

Maj Gen (rtd) G. Singh Gill
Feb 02, 2015 06:11am

My sincere condolences to the officers family.

Saurabh Bhardwaj (Patna)
Feb 02, 2015 06:16am

Baloch simply can't be suppressed by might. Sit and talk and let peace prevail.

Just another guy
Feb 02, 2015 07:24am

Dam India again ;-)

Balach
Feb 02, 2015 04:04pm

We Want independent Balochistan Nothing less then it