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6 personnel martyred in Balochistan Customs House attack, 21 terrorists killed across province: ISPR

Operations were conducted in Nokcha, Chagai district and Ziarat Cross, Pishin district, on Monday night

6 personnel martyred in Balochistan Customs House attack, 21 terrorists killed across province: ISPR

Six personnel, comprising two officers and a customs department official, perished during an assault on the Balochistan Customs House by terrorists affiliated with Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan. The military's media wing, ISPR, reported that 21 terrorists were killed in two separate operations in Nokcha of Chagai district and Ziarat Cross in Pishin district late on August 31 and early on September 1.

Following an intense exchange of gunfire, the security forces engaged and killed 10 terrorists while pursuing fleeing attackers, resulting in additional casualties. The attack was deemed an attempt to impede customs officials from fulfilling their lawful duties and enabling criminal activities in the region.

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