Balochistan Battle Death Toll Rises To 15, Says Pakistan Military

A man walks past a truck torched by militants during an hours-long battle in Bolan district, Balochistan province (Credit: AFP)

Four Pakistan servicemen and two civilians were among 15 killed in an hours-long gun battle with Balochistan militants in the southwest of the country, the military said.

Provincial officials told AFP on Tuesday at least six militants were killed in the clashes, but the military said later that "nine terrorists including three suicide bombers" had died in the exchange.