Mortar Shell fired from Iran into Pakistan, one killed

Mortar Shell fired from Iran into Pakistan, one killed

QUETTA – A mortar shell fired from Iranian side in Panjgur district of Balochistan on Saturday killed one person, local media reported.

According to district commissioner (DC) of Panjgur, a mortar shell hit a vehicle and killed a man who was driving the vehicle on the spot, besides causing of extensive damage nearby.

The DC said that Pakistan has lodged protest with the Iranian border authorities, while aflag meeting in this regard will be held on Sunday.

On May 21, at least five mortar shells were fired into Taftan, Balochistan from the Iranian border.