Terrorist attack on Arab prince convoy kills security official in Balochistan
- October 22, 2013, 1:46 pm
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Quetta, October 22 (Online): Unidentified terrorists carried out attack on the convoy of an Arab prince on a hunting trip in Turbat district of Balochistan province on Tuesday while a Levies official was killed in the attack.
The incident took place in Buleda area of Turbat where an Arab prince and his convoy were on a hunting trip while Levies forces were providing the security, officials said.
Officials did not mentioned nationality of Arab prince, however local media said the prince belongs to a Gulf state.
Earlier in Feburuary this year, Qatar based Arab Prince was also attack in Pattok area of Kech district of Balochistan.
According to reports, one vehicle kept fire in the terrorists’ attack while Levies forces and the prince convoy’s weapons were also stolen by the assailants.
However, the prince along with his envoy and security officials escaped from the location.
Balochistan, Pakistan’s resource-rich and largest province by area, suffers from an upsurge in sectarian violence and attacks by separatist militants, who target civilians and security forces alike.
