QUETTA: Two security personnel were injured in an armed attack by unknown assailants at the gate of a security forces’ camp in Noshki on Monday.

According to officials, the attackers opened fire at the camp near a bus terminal, injuring two personnel.

In response, the security forces immediately returned fire. The injured security personnel were taken to the hospital, while the attackers fled after a prolonged exchange of gunfire. A search operation has been launched by the security forces to apprehend the attackers.

Terror attempt foiled

Security officials thwarted a terror attempt in Gwadar district on Monday.

Acting on a tip-off about the presence of explosives, local authorities conducted a raid in the Pishikan area and recovered two hand grenades, an improvised explosive device (IED), and a remote control hidden in the bushes.

The officials said the suspects intended to carry out a terror attack in the area, but their plan was successfully foiled. No arrests have been made, and an investigation is ongoing.

Behram Baloch in Gwadar also contributed to this report

Published in Dawn, December 3rd, 2024