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Militants Attack Security Post in Southwest Pakistan, 8 Killed in Clash

  • Five militants attacked a security post in southwest Pakistan, sparking a shootout.
  • Four soldiers, three attackers, and one civilian were killed in the clash.
  • A newly-formed militant group, Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan, claimed responsibility for the attack.
  • Two militants escaped and security forces are tracking them down.
  • The attack occurred in Balochistan province, which has faced insurgency and militant presence for years.
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