A militant attack in Mach, Balochistan, Pakistan, involving heavily armed militants using RPGs to target a local jail, has led to an ongoing clash with security forces. The assailants aimed to facilitate a jailbreak. At least five installations, including security and official buildings, were attacked. Two railway police officials were killed, and four individuals, including a child, were injured, with 13 civilians wounded, two of them seriously. A clearance operation is currently underway, and the situation is reportedly under control. The Baloch Liberation Army’s (BLA-Jeeyand Faction) confirmed the death of four members of its suicide squad, Majeed Brigade, while the caretaker Information Minister of Balochistan, Jan Achakzai, stated that at least six attackers were killed. Reports indicate that more than six militants and at least four security officials died in the overnight gun battle, with a total of at least 15 people dead, including two civilians. The Pakistani military has confirmed these figures.
The Islamic State Pakistan Province (ISPP) claimed responsibility for the explosion at a @PTIofficial candidate's election rally in Sibbi, Balochistan. The improvised explosive device (IED) mounted on a motorcycle, reportedly resulted in at least four deaths and six injuries.… https://t.co/7Ckm1GX8eL https://t.co/JdLpS20Og1
A separatist militant attack in Pakistan's restive southwestern Balochistan region late on Monday left at least 15 people dead, including two civilians and four law enforcement agents, the Pakistani military said in a statement. https://t.co/X6ZKGxqXGO
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At least 10 killed in overnight attack by Baloch rebels in Pakistan Six members of a rebel armed group and four security officers killed in the overnight gun battle in the remote province. https://t.co/Xb3kiM4O5v
At least six fighters and four security officials killed in overnight attack in Pakistan’s Balochistan province https://t.co/Afpr3GEi7W https://t.co/f5ZuF455PN
At least 10 killed in overnight attack by Baloch rebels in Pakistan #globalrisk https://t.co/cYpdeqvvPL
At least six #militants were killed in an overnight gun battle with security forces in western #Pakistan’s #Balochistan province, an official says. https://t.co/Tw4DBdI5rO
More than six Baloch militants killed in western Pakistan in overnight gun battle; 13 civilians wounded, 2 seriously #terrorism https://t.co/7EG7EUF36S
UPDATE: The Baloch Liberation Army’s (BLA-Jeeyand Faction) in a statement confirmed that 4 members of its suicide squad Majeed Brigade were killed in the attack. However; caretaker Information Minister Balochistan, Jan Achakzai in a statement claims that at least 6 attackers… https://t.co/00O94GEFcz
UPDATE ON THE SITUATION IN MACH, BALOCHISTAN A clearance operation is underway in the area after skirmishes between militants and security forces in at least 5 different locations. The situation this morning is under control, a security official from the area told The Khorasan…
UPDATE: From the available official information at least 5 installations that included security and official buildings have come under attack in Mach, Balochistan. Sources said that 2 railway police officials lost their lives, while four injuries including a child and two… https://t.co/Nm6U3dePvb
NEW: Militant attack underway in Mach, Balochistan, Pakistan where a number of heavily armed militants have fired RPGs at the local jail and are clashing with the security forces. Initial reports indicate the militants intend to carry out a jail break. Clashes ongoing. https://t.co/YOZSlI87yd