GWADAR: Shots were fired at a check-post of security forces in Panjgur from across the border in Iran on Saturday. However, no one was killed.

Reports reaching here said that bullets were fired at the check-post of Pakistani security forces in the Chedgai area. The forces retaliated and, after an exchange of fire, firing from the Iranian side came to an end. The security forces said that no loss of life was reported.

Published in Dawn January 22nd, 2017

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