US weapons, equipment used by terrorists in Zhob attack

The terrorists of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), who were killed in a fight with security forces in the Zhob district of Balochistan, had used sophisticated American weapons and equipment left by the United States (US) military in Afghanistan, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday.

It is revealed that the terrorists used 5.56mm caliber M16 assault rifles, advanced helmets, gloves, backpacks and military uniforms in the attack on security forces.

In the pictures, it can be seen that the attackers were dressed in US military uniforms. These US military weapons and uniforms are used by the TTP terrorists to carry out attacks on Pakistani forces.

It is to be noted here that nine soldiers were martyred while five terrorists were also killed during an exchange of intense firing.

A group of Terrorists launched a dastardly attack on Zhob Garrison in northern Balochistan in the wee hours.

The terrorists attempted to sneak into the garrison but were stopped by the soldiers on duty.

In the ensuing heavy exchange of fire, the terrorists were contained in a small area at the boundary and three of them were killed there.

Two terrorists escaped from the area and were killed later during the clearance operation launched by the security forces in the area.

During the clearance operation, four soldiers embraced martyrdom while another five soldiers were critically injured fighting the terrorists.

They later succumbed to their injuries and embraced martyrdom.