Ten Dead Following Explosion in Western Pakistan

Islamabad, 16 Sep (ONA) --- Ten people, including five Pakistani security personnel, died when an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded targeting security forces in the Kech district of Balochistan province, western Pakistan.

The Pakistani army reported in a statement published by Radio Pakistan today that its forces were able to eliminate five armed individuals during an exchange of fire following the attack.

Pakistani security forces and the army continue to conduct security operations across the country to pursue armed groups.

--- Ends/Khalid