Balochistan Liberation Army Kills Three Pakistan Coast Guards Near Iran Border

Three Pakistan Coast Guard personnel were killed after Baloch fighters opened fire on a patrol boat in the Arabian Sea near the Iran border.

“Separatist insurgents killed three Pakistan Coast Guard personnel on Sunday in the first-ever attack on one of the maritime authority's patrol boats operating in the Arabian Sea, security officials said”

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The boat was on a routine patrol when it came under fire, killing all three personnel on board.

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The banned separatist group Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility.

Following the operations on land, the action in maritime boundaries marks a new development in the BLA’s military strategy.

The incident occurred near Jiwani, a coastal town close to Gwadar.

Two members of the Hazara community were shot dead in Quetta's Hazar Ganji area.

Police described it as a targeted killing.

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Unidentified men riding a motorcycle opened fire on vegetable vendors.

No group immediately claimed responsibility.

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti called it a cowardly and reprehensible act.

Balochistan Home Minister Ziaullah Langove said the killers of innocent citizens won’t be spared at any cost.

The attack represents a significant escalation of BLA operations into the maritime domain.

“April 13, 2026 Three Pakistan Coast Guards were killed in a Jiwani patrol boat attack claimed by the BLA”

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Gwadar has seen repeated attacks on security forces and installations by Baloch separatist militants.

The poor security situation has led to friction between Beijing and Islamabad.

Pakistan recently stood up a special-purpose security unit to suppress Balochi attacks.

Islamabad blames Kabul for providing safe haven to militant groups.