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Pakistan, US Forces Exchange More Heavy Fire
Source: Pakistan Daily NewsPakistani and US-Afghan forces on the Pak-Afghan border near Angoor Adda of South Waziristan Agency exchanged heavy machinegun fire on the night between Thursday and Friday. Details of loss to human lives or property could not be ascertained. Local sources and government officials said that a rocket launcher shell, fired from across the border, fell into the Pakistani territory. Another wedding party? The fire was returned, which resulted in the exchange of heavy machinegun fire from both sides for more than one hour. All communication links between Angoor Adda and the rest of the country were suspended throughout Friday, while roads leading to the troubled area were closed for few hours for all kind of traffic. Local people said the situation on the Pak-Afghan border was extremely tense amidst reports that a number of Afghan families were preparing to cross into Pakistan due to the presence of the force and round-the-clock surveillance by US helicopters. Pakistani officials disclosed that fresh contingents of scouts and armed forces have been dispatched to Angoor Adda to control the situation. I wonder if they're going to "control the situation" by providing reinforcements, or if they're going to throw a bucket of cold water over the locals jumping up and down and waving their guns? Posted by: Fred Pruitt 2003-01-05 |
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