Checkpoint attacked

Published June 23, 2007

GHALLANAI, June 22: Some unidentified men attacked a Khasadar checkpoint in the Prang Ghar tehsil on Friday morning.

Officials said the Khasadar personnel retaliated with gunfire, forcing the attackers to flee. However, no casualties were reported from either side.

Officials said the same check post had come under attack from people of a sub-tribe of Utmankhel four months ago.

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