FC, tribesmen exchange fire

Published June 22, 2006

QUETTA, June 21: Security Forces and tribesmen exchanged heavy fire near Sangsilla area of Dera Bugti on Wednesday. According to sources, armed tribesmen attacked a post of the Frontier Corps in the area. The security forces returned fire. A heavy exchange of fire ensued which continued for about two hours in which rockets and mortars were used.

According to reports, a rocket exploded close to the post and damaged a power cable.

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