At least 12 people were hurt when Afghan border forces opened fire on a civilian area on the Pakistani side in Chaman.
Afghan border forces opened fire on Pakistani civilians, after which Pakistan’s security forces responded befittingly.
Local officials say that the border area is being evacuated because there have been fights, and DHQ Chaman has declared a state of emergency.
The deputy commissioner of Chaman said an emergency had been declared at the hospital, adding that the inhabitants have been advised to evacuate from Mall Road, Boghra Road bypass, and Border Road.
According to the authorities, the confrontations started over Afghan forces’ intervention in the border’s Sheikh Lal Muhammad sector’s barrier renovation.
This is the second time Afghan border forces have opened indiscriminate fire on Chaman’s civilians in five days.
Inter-Services Public Relations said last week’s strike killed six and injured 17. (ISPR).
Afghan border forces utilized artillery and mortar, according to military media.
ISPR: Pakistan’s border troops offered an appropriate but restrained response to the uncalled-for attack, avoiding innocent civilians.
Pakistani border forces also met Afghan authorities in Kabul to stress the severity of the situation and demand rigorous measures to prevent a recurrence.
Ubaid-ur-Rehman Nizamani averted a murder attempt on December 2.
By the grace of Allah Almighty, the head of mission is safe, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) declared.
Sepoy Israr Mohammad was seriously injured protecting Nizamani, the Foreign Office claimed.
Pakistan’s government condemned the assassination attempt and embassy attack, seeking an immediate inquiry.
