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BLA claims over 30 Pakistani security personnel killed in 'fidayee' attack in Gwadar
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BLA claims over 30 Pakistani security personnel killed in 'fidayee' attack in Gwadar

From Times of India · () English

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  • The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claims responsibility for a suicide commando attack on a Pakistan Coast Guard camp in Gwadar.
  • The group alleges that over 30 security personnel were killed and the camp was destroyed.
  • The BLA vows to continue its struggle for the independence of Balochistan.

The banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a significant suicide commando attack targeting a Pakistan Coast Guard camp in Jiwani, Gwadar. The militant group asserts that the assault resulted in the deaths of over 30 security personnel and left the camp in ruins.

A suicide commando attack by the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has targeted a Pakistan Coast Guard camp in Jiwani, Gwadar.

โ€” Times of IndiaReporting the BLA's claim of responsibility for the attack.

According to the BLA's claims, the attack involved a truck laden with explosives, followed by a ground assault. This coordinated action, the group states, effectively neutralized the camp's operations. The organization has reiterated its commitment to its ongoing campaign for the independence of Balochistan.

The BLA claims over 30 security personnel were killed and the camp was reduced to rubble by an explosive-laden truck and subsequent ground assault.

โ€” Times of IndiaDetailing the alleged scale and method of the attack according to the BLA.

The incident underscores the persistent security challenges in the Gwadar region, a key area for China's Belt and Road Initiative. The BLA's actions highlight the ongoing conflict between the separatist group and Pakistani security forces, with implications for regional stability and foreign investment.

The group vows to continue its fight for Balochistan's independence.

โ€” Times of IndiaStating the BLA's continued commitment to its separatist goals.
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