Quetta: Scores of Baloch freedom fighters launched a massive operation in Mangocher city of Kalat district in Balochistan, attacking the main camp of occupying Pakistani military and seizing control of the major highway and key government buildings.
The operation began in the evening of Pakistani and was continuing as the midnight passed.
Sounds of heavy gunfire and explosions resonated the city, implying the intensity of the attack, locals reported as the situation remained tense.
It was a multi-pronged operation, with some fighters attacking the main camp of the Pakistani military.
Some others seized control of the main highway, checking vehicles for the military personnel who travel in the garb of civilians in public transport since the security vehicles are regularly targeted by the Baloch fighters.
Others took control of a bank and a court and set those on fire.
Government weapons and a vehicle have also been seized.
Four policemen were taken into custody, and their weapons reportedly seized.
The rebels also freed 10 prisoners being transported by police personnel who were taken into custody by the fighters.
The operation is still going on. (NVI)
