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| Title | Pakistani army commander wounded in militant attack |
| Publisher | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Publication Date | 21 September 2011 |
| Cite as | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Pakistani army commander wounded in militant attack, 21 September 2011, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/4e8973f9c.html [accessed 4 June 2012] |
| Disclaimer | This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. |
Pakistani army commander wounded in militant attack
September 21, 2011
The army commander in Pakistan's northwestern Swat Valley has been injured after his helicopter came under fire.
The military said Major General Javed Iqbal's helicopter was attacked in Upper Dir district near the border with Afghanistan. It blamed Taliban militants for the attack.
Iqbal was hit in the leg and flown to the capital of Islamabad for medical care. The helicopter was able to land safely.
Police said the incident was followed by an exchange of gunfire between security forces and suspected militants in the area in which no casualties were reported.
So far, no militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack on the commander.
The attack came as FBI Director Robert Mueller arrived in Pakistan for talks with Interior Minister Rehman Malik on efforts against militants groups.
compiled from agency reports
Link to original story on RFE/RL website
Topics: Armed forces/military, Militias,
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