Harnai: Seven Pakistan soldiers were killed in a gun attack on Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan post in Harnai district. According to Dawn, the "terrorist fire raid" targeted an FC post located in Shahrag area of Harnai late on Saturday.

Sharing the information on Twitter, DG ISPR handle said, "Terrorists fire raid on Frontier Corps Balochistan post in Sharig, Harnai, Balochistan late last night. During intense exchange of fire, 7 brave soldiers embraced shahadat while repulsing raiding terrorists. Area has been cordoned off and escape routes have been blocked to apprehend fleeing miscreants. A large scale search and clearance operation is in progress. Such cowardly acts by inimical elements backed by anti state forces will not be allowed to sabotage hard-earned peace and prosperity in Balochistan." The tweet further reads, "Security Forces are determined to thwart their nefarious designs at all cost."

The incident comes five days after 10 suspected "terrorists" were killed in a gun battle with security forces during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan's Awaran area. Earlier in October, 14 security men, seven personnel of the Frontier Corps and as many civilian guards were killed in an armed attack on their convoy on the Coastal Highway in the Ormara area of Gwadar district.

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