Balochistan battle death toll rises to 15, says Pakistan military

ISLAMABAD: Four Pakistan servicemen and two civilians were among 15 killed in an hours-long gun battle with Balochistan militants in the southwest of the country, the military said.Provincial officials told AFP on Tuesday at least six militants were killed in the clashes, but the military said later that “nine terrorists including three suicide bombers” had died in the exchange.”However, during intense exchange of fire, four brave members of Law Enforcement Agencies, having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat (martyrdom) along with two innocent civilians,” said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistan military’s information wing.The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) — an armed separatist group — claimed responsibility for the attack.Provincial government spokesman Jan Achakzai said there had been coordinated attacks overnight Monday on at least three state facilities — including a paramilitary headquarters and a police station.



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