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FC KP troops fired upon from Afghanistan side in Kurram agency.

Rawalpindi - April 15, 2018

No PR-143/2018-ISPR

FC KP troops fired upon from Afghanistan side in Kurram agency. Troops were carrying out routine surveillance along Pak Afghan border for plugging of gaps and making necessary preparations for starting fencing in that area. 2 FC soldiers martyred and 5 injured. Pakistani troops are exercising maximum restraint so as to avoid any Afghan civilian casualties. Military engagement is underway to defuse situation.

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