GWADAR (Dunya News) – Security forces have killed three militants in southwestern Balochistan province after foiling an attempted attack on an empty construction company camp in Gwadar.
The operation prevented the assault on the vacant facility, while efforts continued to contain other suspected militants in the area.
Security personnel have also launched a separate operation at a hotel near the Gwadar highway, where four militants are reportedly surrounded.
According to security sources, the militants, identified by the sources as members of Fitna al-Hindustan, attempted to attack the vacant camp belonging to a construction company in Gwadar.
Security forces responded promptly, thwarting the attempted assault and killing three militants during the operation.
The sources said another three militants had been surrounded as security personnel continued their efforts to secure the area. Further details about the attempted attack, including the identities of those killed and whether any security personnel were injured, were not immediately available.
In a separate development, security forces launched another operation at a hotel near the Gwadar highway following reports of militants present at the location.
According to security sources, four militants are surrounded by security personnel at the hotel as the operation continues.
The two operations are being conducted at separate locations in Gwadar, with security forces working to contain the suspected militants and prevent further attacks.
Security sources said Gwadar’s General Officer Commanding (GOC) is personally leading the operation.
The latest developments come amid ongoing security concerns in Balochistan, where militant attacks have targeted security personnel, infrastructure and other installations.
Authorities have yet to release a comprehensive account of the operations, including the final number of casualties and the outcome of efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects.