KHARAN: A Levies soldier was martyred and another injured after unidentified armed militants attacked a checkpoint in Bhat area of Balochistan’s Kharan district.

Kharan Deputy Commissioner Munir Ahmed Musiani told Dawn that almost 25 to 30 militants attacked the post early Tuesday morning.

Levies Force dafedar Muhammad Aasa was martyred and sepoy Khalil Ahmed received injuries during the exchange of fire, Mr Musiani said, adding that “the terrorists also suffered losses.”

He said the body and the injured official were moved to a divisional headquarters hospital and a search operation was under way to arrest the assailants.

Official sources later said the injured was taken to a hospital in Quetta for further treatment while the martyred soldier was laid to rest.

Published in Dawn, December 21st, 2022