Two civilians killed as Afghan sentry open fire on Chaman border

The Afghan guard opened fire on two civilians, including a 12-year-old, at a checkpoint on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Balochistan, resulting in their deaths, as reported by the deputy commissioner of Chaman.

Afghan sentry open fire on Chaman border: The Pakistani military showed restraint and did not return fire. “The Afghan guard opened fire on two civilians, including a 12-year-old, at a checkpoint on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Balochistan, according to the deputy commissioner of Chaman.”

“The deputy commissioner stated that the security personnel placed on high alert did not engage in gunfire.”

According to him, the Friendship Gate border crossing is open and there is a ceasefire in effect.

Following the firing, pedestrian movement was briefly halted.

“Officials have raised the issue with the Afghan interim government and forwarded it to higher authorities.”

killed three troops

In a separate incident, a security force vehicle struck an improvised explosive device (IED), killing two troops and injuring three others in the Chagi Bazaar neighbourhood.

The car burned after catching fire.