Six killed, 17 injured as Afghan forces open fire: ISPR

• Six Pakistani civilians were killed and 17 others were injured
• Pakistan Army said Afghan Border Forces opened fire
• Pakistan approached Afghan authorities in Kabul over the incident

QUETTA: At least six civilians were killed and seventeen others were injured during a cross-border attack in the town of Chaman, Balochistan along the Pak-Afghan border.

Pakistan Army confirmed the attack and said Afghan Border Forces opened “unprovoked and indiscriminate” fire of heavy weapons including artillery and mortars on the civilian population in Chaman.

Pakistani border troops gave a befitting albeit measured response against the uncalled for aggression, but avoided targeting innocent civilians in the area, said a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The military’s press wing said Pakistan has approached Afghan authorities at Kabul to highlight severity of the situation and demanded strict action to obviate any such recurrence of the incident in future.

Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Qudous Bizenjo expressed concern over cross-border firing and rocket attack in Chaman. He expressed grief over the deaths and injuries of civilians in the attack.

He hoped the federal government will ensure an immediate and effective solution to this issue at the diplomatic level. The chief minister directed the district administration of Chaman to provide full support to the affected citizens

He said the civil defence organizations and district administration should provide assistance and guidance to citizens in an emergency situation.

He instructed Balochistan Secretary Health to implement emergency in the hospitals of Quetta and transfer the injured immediately. He expressed his condolences and sympathy to the families of the deceased.

The Pakistan-Afghan border at Chaman has witnessed incidents of cross-border attacks in recent months. In November, the main border crossing was closed after gunfire and deadly shooting.

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