According to local media in Balochistan, reports of coordinated and large-scale operations by armed men at various places in Mastung district on Monday have emerged, including blockades on the main highway, attacks on police stations, clashes with forces and attempts to target security installations.
According to local sources, dozens of armed men set up blockades on the main highway, searched vehicles and according to some reports, took some people with them. At the same time, a local police station was also attacked, where an attempt was made to take officials hostage. After the police resisted and the timely arrival of the Frontier Corps (FC), a fierce exchange of fire took place.
Government officials have confirmed that 4 military personnel were killed during clashes in the Kurdgap area of ​​Mastung. The dead include Naik Farzand Ali, Sepoy Babar Ali, Sepoy Benjamin and Sepoy Abu Bakr, who were affiliated with 40 FF.
Local sources claim that the death toll could be higher.
The situation in the area remains tense.
According to reports, armed groups set up roadblocks at various places in the morning, while coordinated attacks were launched on Pakistani forces, in which several vehicles were targeted.
Sources say that a military convoy of 35 vehicles also came under attack, after which heavy firing continued for several hours.
Helicopter flights were also seen in the area, while further clashes were reported as the forces advanced. There were also unconfirmed reports of police stations being captured and set on fire in some places.
A bomb was also recovered near the Deputy Commissioner Complex, which was defused by the bomb disposal squad.
Authorities have advised citizens to avoid unnecessary travel.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks. Various areas of Balochistan have seen an increase in such attacks in recent months, with Baloch armed organizations often targeting security forces and government installations.
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