‘Eight BLA terrorists’ killed after failed attack on Gwadar Port Authority Complex | Maqvi News

GWADAR: After a group of gunmen stormed the Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) Complex on Wednesday, security forces acted swiftly and foiled the fierce attack and killed “eight terrorists” belonging to outlawed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), Geo News reported citing sources.

Eyewitnesses said that they heard multiple explosions after firing in the complex which houses passport office, Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) office, and other government offices.

An explosion was also heard before the firing, police officials told the media, adding that the entire area was cordoned off by security personnel.

Earlier, the police said that firing was continued at the complex and the exact number of attackers was not yet know. They confirmed that “two attackers” have been killed in response firing.

Reacting to the development, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah condemned the attack on the GPA complex, saying: “Elimination of the terrorists is final and the determination of our military men is strong.”

CPEC is the future of Pakistan and we will not allow any harm to it under any circumstances, the CM added.

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