Six Killed in Balochistan Customs House Attack as Security Forces Report 21 Militants Dead

Pakistan’s military said six personnel died defending a Customs House in Balochistan during a coordinated overnight attack, while security forces killed 10 militants and pursued others who fled.

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During the night of Aug 31, Sep 1, terrorists belonging to Fitna Al Khawarij launched a coordinated attack in an attempt to breach the Customs House.

The attack took place during the night of Aug. 31 to Sept. 1. According to Inter-Services Public Relations, the attackers sought to breach the Customs House. Five security personnel, including two officers, and one Customs official were killed in the exchange of fire.

The military attributed the assault to militants it identified as Fitna Al Khawarij. It described the target as part of a “terror-crime nexus,” saying the attack aimed to stop Customs officials from carrying out their duties and enable criminal activity in the area.

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Security forces responded effectively and, after an intense fire exchange, killed 10 terrorists.

Security forces later engaged fleeing attackers and inflicted additional casualties, ISPR said. Sanitisation operations continued in surrounding areas to find any remaining militants and protect local residents and vital national highways.

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The attack on the Customs House was a manifestation of the terror-crime nexus, orchestrated to prevent Customs officials from performing their lawful duties and thereby facilitate the continuation of criminal activities in the area.