GB Police Report Successful Defense of Mountain Checkpost
Gilgit-Baltistan authorities state that police successfully repelled a coordinated attack on a remote border checkpoint, with no casualties reported.
Key points
- GB police stated that roughly nine attackers were repelled from the Sargah Nallah checkpost between Diamer and Ghizer districts.
- No police personnel were injured during the firefight, and authorities are now relocating the unit to a more secure position.
- Recent efforts to strengthen security include the recruitment of 600 new officers for the regional counter-terrorism unit.
Gilgit-Baltistan police reported on Sunday that they had successfully defended a remote checkpoint against a coordinated assault by armed groups. The incident occurred on Saturday at the Sargah Nallah seasonal checkpost, a location situated between the Diamer and Ghizer districts in the region's mountainous interior.
According to a statement released by the GB police spokesperson, approximately nine individuals opened fire on police personnel stationed at the post. The authorities stated that officers immediately returned fire, effectively containing the threat. While the attackers utilized the steep terrain to retreat, all police personnel remained unharmed during the engagement.
Strategic Relocation of Frontline Personnel
In response to the security breach, officials indicated that steps are being taken to relocate the police party to a position with better strategic advantages. The statement noted that additional personnel, along with enhanced logistics and equipment, will be deployed to the area to secure the perimeter.
The police emphasized that the situation is being closely monitored at the district level. Authorities urged local residents to report any suspicious activities or individuals immediately, stressing the importance of cooperation with law enforcement agencies to maintain stability in the region.
Recent Expansion of Counter-Terrorism Capacity
This incident occurs against a backdrop of intensified security operations in Gilgit-Baltistan. As reported by Dawn, police authorities had previously conducted combing operations in April that resulted in the arrest of fifteen suspects linked to ambushes in the Chilas area.
During the same period, the regional cabinet approved structural changes to law enforcement, including the renaming of the Counter-Terrorism Department to a dedicated Unit. This administrative shift was accompanied by the approval for the recruitment of 600 new officers, a move intended to bolster the capacity for combating terrorism in the region.
