Baloch Rebels Claim Over 30 Pakistan Coast Guards Killed in Gwadar Attack

Jul 4
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The banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a suicide attack on a Pakistan Coast Guard camp in Jiwani, Gwadar, alleging that more than 30 security personnel were killed. Pakistani authorities had not officially confirmed the casualty figures or issued a formal statement at the time of publication

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) said its Majeed Brigade carried out a suicide truck bombing followed by an armed assault on a Pakistan Coast Guard camp in the Panwan area of Jiwani, located in Gwadar district of Balochistan.

According to statements attributed to the group, an explosives-laden vehicle was driven into the security installation before militants launched the ground attack. The BLA claimed that more than 30 Pakistan Coast Guard personnel were killed and several others were injured.

However, these figures have not been independently verified, and Pakistani authorities had not confirmed the reported casualties at the time of publication.

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According to reports citing the BLA's statement, the attack took place on Friday evening in Jiwani, a strategic coastal town near the Pakistan-Iran border.

The militant group also released video footage that it claimed showed the suicide vehicle entering the Coast Guard camp before the explosion. No independent verification of the footage was immediately available.

Official Statements

According to the statement released by the Baloch Liberation Army, the operation targeted a Pakistan Coast Guard facility and resulted in heavy casualties.

The Baloch Rebels Gwadar Attack has drawn attention after the BLA claimed responsibility for a suicide assault on a Pakistan Coast Guard camp. Pakistani authorities have not officially confirmed the reported casualty figures.

Gwadar is home to a key deep-sea port that forms part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), making the region strategically important for Pakistan's economic and security interests. Any escalation in violence could increase security concerns in the area.

Key Facts at a Glance (Baloch Rebels Gwadar Attack)

Date: July 4, 2026
Location: Jiwani, Gwadar, Balochistan, Pakistan
Organization: Baloch Liberation Army (BLA)
Target: Pakistan Coast Guard camp
Claimed Casualties: More than 30 Pakistan Coast Guard personnel (claimed by BLA; not officially confirmed)
Current Status: Pakistan has not officially verified the reported casualty figures.