Security forces in Pakistan have thwarted an attempted assault on an unoccupied construction company camp in the southwestern coastal district of Gwadar, killing seven militants in the ensuing exchange, according to security sources.
Rapid Response Prevented Casualties
The sources said the forces responded swiftly when militants attempted to storm the vacant camp, preventing the attackers from reaching their target. The assailants were identified by security officials as members of Fitna al Hindustan, a militant outfit blamed for a string of attacks in the region.
Operation Ongoing as Forces Surround Additional Militants
According to the sources, security personnel have encircled additional militants in the surrounding area, suggesting the confrontation may not yet be over.
A clearance operation is also underway to secure the area and to search for and neutralise improvised explosive devices (IEDs), the sources added.
Key Points
- Seven militants killed after an attempted attack on an unoccupied construction camp in Gwadar.
- Security forces said they repelled the assault by Fitna al Hindustan without the attackers reaching the target.
- Additional militants have been surrounded in the area, according to security sources.
- A clearance operation is ongoing to secure the site and defuse any IEDs.
Gwadar, a key port city in Balochistan province and a centerpiece of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, has seen repeated security incidents in recent years. Authorities have not released further details on the identities of the militants or the scale of the ongoing operation.
