Khuzdar: Two security personnel, including a Station House Officer (SHO), were injured after unidentified armed men attacked an Anti-Terrorist Force (ATF) team in the Karkh area of Khuzdar district late Thursday night, officials said.

According to official sources, unidentified assailants opened fire on the ATF team, triggering an exchange of gunfire between the attackers and security personnel.

Officials said evidence suggesting that some of the attackers were injured during the retaliatory firing, including bloodstains, was found at the scene. However, the armed men allegedly managed to flee the area while taking their injured companions with them.

The injured personnel were shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Following the attack, security forces launched a search operation in the area to trace the assailants.

Three Injured in Motorcycle Explosion Near Khanozai

In a separate incident, three people were injured in a motorcycle explosion on the National Highway near Khanozai in Pishin district, police said.

According to official Source , the injured individuals were transporting explosive material used in chromite mines when it detonated unexpectedly on the moving motorcycle.

The injured were provided initial medical treatment before being referred to Quetta for specialized care.

According to official Source , two of the injured suffered traumatic injuries resulting in the loss of their legs, while the condition of the third person was reported to be critical.

Authorities are investigating both incidents.