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Two Pakistanis killed in Afghanistan
QUETTA: Two Pakistanis were killed in an explosion in Afghanistan near the Pak-Afghan border, some 200 miles north of the city. “They went to the other side of the border and died in the explosion. It is yet to be known whether they were killed in a hand grenade attack or a landmine explosion,” Balochsitan Home Secretary Asad Gilani said.
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The bodies have not been handed over to Pakistan yet. The victims are said to be shepherds and had gone to the other side of the border along with their livestock. “Investigations are underway and we have contacted the officials of the other side of the border,” Assistant Commissioner Hamid Rehman said. The identity of the people killed could not be ascertained, however, they are said to be residents of Bidini in Killa Saifullah District.
“The Afghan forces have laid down landmines at some of the places near the infrequent routes.