Interesting developments and thanks to Jeff for sending me this. –Head Jundi
Edit: I am also hearing on news reports that US commanders are now saying that their helicopters were not fired upon. time 13:30
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Pakistan troops ‘repel US raid’
Pakistani troops have fired warning shots at two US helicopters forcing them back into Afghanistan, local Pakistani intelligence officials say.
The helicopters flew into the tribal North Waziristan region from Afghanistan’s Khost province at around midnight, the reports say.
Tensions have risen after an increase in US attacks targeting militants.
The incident comes amid mounting security fears after a militant bomb attack on the Islamabad Marriott hotel.
Pakistan’s army has said it will defend the country’s sovereignty and reserves the right to retaliate to any border violations.
The government has said it will take targeted action against the militants, promising raids in some “hotspots” near the border with Afghanistan.
Meanwhile in the city of Peshawar, Afghan consul Abdul Khaliq Farahi was kidnapped after six unidentified men ambushed his car, officials say. His driver died in the attack.
‘Firing in the air’
Last week Pakistani troops fired into the air to prevent US ground troops crossing the border into South Waziristan.
BORDER TENSIONS
3 Sept: First reported ground assault by US troops in Pakistan – Islamabad responds furiously
15 Sept: Pakistani troops reportedly fire in air to stop US troops crossing in S Waziristan
17 Sept: Top US military chief Adm Mike Mullen visits Pakistan to calm tensions
16 Sept: Pakistan says it was not told of fresh US missile strike
22 Sept: Pakistani troops in fresh firing to deter US incursion into N Waziristan, officials say
