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India-Pakistan
Afghan terrorists ambush Pakistani checkpost again
2012-08-26
And a good time was had by all...
PESHAWAR: Afghan terrorists ambushed a Pakistani security forces checkpost in Mohmand Agency, which was retaliated by Pakistan Army, however no casualties were reported.

According to military officials, Afghan terrorists attacked the Pakistani checkpost in Olai border area of Tehsil Baizai in Mohmand Agency near the Pak-Afghan border. The security forces fired 44 mortars shells in retaliation to the 22 mortars fired by the insurgents; however, no loss of lives was reported from both sides, sources said.
Posted by:Steve White

#1  Not certain how one conducts an "ambush" of a fixed position. More likely a simple mortar attack of a Paki checkpoint commander who either refuses to be bribed, or is seeking a payment increase.
Posted by: Besoeker   2012-08-26 02:32  

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