World, Asia - Pacific

3 killed as army patrol attacked in Pakistan

Separatists in Balochistan have been fighting for decades

16.02.2017 - Update : 16.02.2017
3 killed as army patrol attacked in Pakistan File photo

By Aamir Latif

KARACHI, Pakistan

Three soldiers were killed and two injured in a roadside bomb blast in southwest Pakistan on Thursday, the army said.

An improvised explosive device was detonated as the patrol’s vehicle passed in the remote Awaran district of Balochistan province, where separatists have been fighting for the independence of the mineral-rich region.

No group claimed immediate responsibility for the attack.

Thousands have been killed in a low-intensity insurgency that has been going on for six decades. The province has gained added importance in recent months as it is at the Pakistan end of the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.


Anadolu Agency website contains only a portion of the news stories offered to subscribers in the AA News Broadcasting System (HAS), and in summarized form. Please contact us for subscription options.
Related topics
Bu haberi paylaşın