Pakistani soldier killed in cross-border fire from Iran: Army
A Pakistani soldier was killed and another injured in what the military says was an attack from across the country’s border with Iran.
“Terrorists targeted a Frontier Corps border post from Iranian territory with small arms fire generally area Chukab, Balochistan,” the Pakistani army said during a statement about the incident on Tuesday.
“Due to fireside , Sepoy Maqbool Shah of Frontier Corps [was killed] while another soldier was injured. Iranian authorities concerned are informed about the incident,” it added.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
The attack occurred following the reopening of the border between the 2 countries for bilateral trade on September 20, following a four-month closure.
The Pakistan-Iran border runs for roughly 800km (497 miles) along Pakistan’s we...