A series of coordinated attacks in Gwadar, Balochistan, Pakistan, has ended with the neutralization of all terrorists involved. Initial reports indicated several explosions and heavy gunfire near the Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) complex. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), specifically its Majeed Brigade, claimed responsibility for the attack, which began around 3:30 PM. Government officials from Gwadar confirmed that seven attackers had been neutralized, and a search operation was underway to assess the injured. The attack targeted the GPA complex and reportedly aimed at the offices of Islamabad's ISI, according to local media. The ISPR reported that security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan District on the night of March 19/20, resulting in two terrorists killed and two injured. Another operation thwarted an attempt by eight terrorists to enter the Port Authority Colony in Gwadar, with security forces responding immediately and effectively. Officials reported that eight insurgents were killed near the Chinese-funded port. The BLA-Jeeyand Faction later confirmed the death of eight militants from its suicide squad involved in the attack. ISKP also claimed responsibility for a separate attack in Afghanistan's Kandahar city.
Pointing fingers at Pakistan and minimizing the threat posed by their adversaries is a recurring strategy among Afghanistan's leaders and regimes. Taliban propagandists are echoing sentiments reminiscent of Sayyaf's rhetoric about them. One claimed the Kandahar attack was… https://t.co/cZVFiMGrxc
TKD MONITORING: Nashir News, the media arm of the Islamic State, has identified the ISKP attacker as Muawiya Panjshiri. https://t.co/uI5OrZHPIn
TKD MONITORING: Islamic State Khorasan (ISKP), in a statement through its media arm Amaq, has claimed the attack. The statement claimed that the attacker denotated his suicide belt among civilians. The other media arm of the Islamic State, Nashir News, is expected to share the… https://t.co/I2gtDQlNp8 https://t.co/z7R6eVkYhM
And as expected IS Khorasan claims the suicide bombing, stating that the perpetrator infiltrated a line of Taliban soldiers, waiting to recieve their salary, and activated his suicide belt in the crowd of 150 men. *the fact ISKP can do it in Kandahar is concerning* #Afghanistan https://t.co/bf1JSussvs https://t.co/gdl30UmX4Y
ISLAMIC STATE CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR ATTACK IN AFGHANISTAN'S KANDAHAR CITY -GROUP'S TELEGRAM CHANNEL
Afghan Taliban's Al-Mersaad Media has published an Urdu article by Ehsanullah Ehsan (former spox of TTP) where he is blaming Pakistan for today's suicide attack in Kandahar, Afghanistan. https://t.co/nP1ZPg1qOs
Pro-Taliban Al-Mirsad Media has once again published an op-ed by former Pakistani Taliban spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan criticizing Pakistan. https://t.co/DjahyGynUq
Indian news now reporting that the Chinese built Gwadar Port in Pakistan, a BRI project near the Strait of Hormuz linking Pakistan and XUAR are under "terror" attack by Balochistan separatists, with "multiple blasts" reported, prompting retaliatory fire by Pakistani forces
The pro-Afghan Taliban Al-Mirsad media has once again put forward allegations that Pakistan is purportedly aiding ISKP for use against rivals. This op-ed was published shortly after today's suspected ISKP suicide attack in the southern Afghan province of Kandahar. https://t.co/GYC6b29M5l
Detailed thread by the Urdu version of Afghan Taliban's Al-Mersaad Media, which was originally established to counter ISKP. In this thread, Al-Mersaad Media alleges that ISKP is being supported by some neighboring countries of Afghanistan. The thread specifically names Pakistan… https://t.co/7MTq795eIa
The Kandahar Police Command informed @Shamshadnetwork that today's attack was a suicide bombing. While no group has claimed responsibility, ISKP, previously responsible for a Shia mosque attack in Kandahar in October 2021 with two suicide attackers, is a primary suspect. https://t.co/xJoxEDuAQJ https://t.co/KOz2bRKstM
TKD MONITORING: Jabhat Ansar al-Mahdi Khorasan (JAMK), a subfactions of HGB, announces a general reorganisation of the militant platform. For a summary of the video, visit: https://t.co/wCmFyRd1Kn
ISPR “On night 20/21 March 2024, security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in District Panjgur. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists' location and resultantly terrorist Chakar Liaquat was killed, while two terrorists got…
A terrorist group staged an attack near Pakistan’s Gwadar port in the southwest Balochistan region that has ended after all the terrorists were killed https://t.co/t1WZ76yn6m
Pakistan: Eight militants and two security forces were killed in fierce encounter at Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) Complex in Balochistan province yesterday.
TKD MONITORING: Baloch Liberation Army (BLA-Jeeyand Faction), in a statement has confirmed the killing of 8 militants from its suicide squad, Majeed Brigade, who were involved in the today’s Gwadar attack. https://t.co/5eijCEAZzd https://t.co/3o8sNbDIc0
Pakistan foils attack near Chinese-funded port, killing eight insurgents, officials say https://t.co/pS0GXU1BXc
#ISPR On 20 March 2024, a group of eight terrorists attempted to enter Port Authority Colony in #Gwadar, which was successfully thwarted by the security forces personnel. Own troops employed for security responded immediately & effectively engaged the terrorists, and in… https://t.co/0sVKDLQz5G https://t.co/li4ktS05GR
*ISPR* On 20 March 2024, a group of eight terrorists attempted to enter Port Authority Colony in Gwadar, which was successfully thwarted by the security forces personnel. Own troops employed for security responded immediately & effectively engaged the terrorists, and in…
NEW: Seven Pakistan militants killed storming China-linked port: officials https://t.co/Nk2W3VLFIv
Heavily Armed Militants Storm Pakistan's China-Operated Gwadar Port, 7 Dead https://t.co/leZDe9Hf46
ISPR “On night 19/20 March 24, Security Forces conducted an intelligence based operation in North Waziristan District. During conduct of operation and after intense fire exchange, two terrorists were killed, while another two got injured. Weapons, ammunition and explosives were…
*ISPR* *Rawalpindi, 20 March 2024*: On night 19/20 March 24, Security Forces conducted an intelligence based operation in North Waziristan District. During conduct of operation and after intense fire exchange, two terrorists were killed, while another two got injured.…
⚡️Pakistan's Intel Offices Under Attack In Balochistan - Local Media The Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for an alleged attack on a port authority complex in Gwadar, in which it claims to have hit the offices of Islamabad's ISI. (Balochistan Post) https://t.co/lz6EMprM3Q
UPDATE: “There have been 7 attackers that have been neutralised so far” a government official from Gawadar told The Khorasan Diary adding that a search operation had begun in the area, “we are still in the process of assessing the injured” he said. https://t.co/tKlbE5R5ON
UPDATE: “There have been 7 attackers that have been neutralised so far” a government official from Gawadar told The Khorasan Diary adding that a search operation had begun in the area, “we are still in the process of assessing the injured” he said. Meanwhile the Baloch… https://t.co/tKlbE5R5ON
TKD MONITORING: Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in a statement, has claimed the Gwadar Port Complex attack. The group spokesman claimed that the attack, started at approximately 3:30 PM, was carried out by its suicide bomber squad, the Majeed Brigade. https://t.co/tKlbE5R5ON
A huge blast followed by gunfire was heard near the GPA complex in Gwadar, Balochistan, Pakistan... Details to come... https://t.co/BXJd1l4mVb
صوبہ بلوچستان کے ساحلی شہر گوادر میں گوادر پورٹ اتھارٹی (جی پی اے) کمپلیکس کے قریب زور دار دھماکے کے بعد فائرنگ کا سلسلہ شروع ہوگیا۔ #Gwadar #Balochistan #Pakistan https://t.co/zcRi5O4gUZ
NEW: Initial reports of several explosions and heavy gunfire from the port city of Gwadar, in Balochistan province of Pakistan. The incident is ongoing. https://t.co/JTwZauvoUv