09 May 2024 | 03:18 PM UTC
Pakistan: Authorities investigating armed assault near Gwadar May 9 following armed assault
Officials investigating assault at residential compound near Gwadar, Pakistan, May 9 which killed nine local workers.
Officials are investigating an armed assault that occurred at a residential compound near Gwadar as of late May 9. Preliminary reports indicate unidentified gunmen opened fire at the facility, which is located 25 km (16 miles) east of the city, during the early hours of May 9. Nine local workers were killed in the assault. No group has claimed immediate responsibility for the assault.
Heightened security and associated localized transport and disruptions are possible until investigative operations conclude.
Exercise increased caution if operating in or near Gwadar. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic mission. Heed all official advisories.
In recent years, tensions in Balochistan Province have escalated as various outlawed Baloch separatist groups have carried out several targeted attacks against security personnel and local and foreign infrastructure development projects and their personnel. Such groups have also targeted individuals perceived to be affiliated with Pakistani security forces or settlers from other regions of Pakistan. The victims were reportedly abducted and subsequently shot at close range after assailants intercepted a bus. These incidents have fueled concerns over security in the area and the potential for further violence against non-local residents.
