Pakistan’s second-largest naval air base, PNS Siddique, in Balochistan province’s Turbat metropolis has come under an armed terrorist attack. The banned Balochistan Liberation Army’s (BLA) Majeed Brigade had claimed accountability for the attack on the base, the place Chinese drones are stationed.

According to The Balochistan Post newspaper, the Majeed Brigade despatched a press release to the media, saying that “we have entered the Pakistani Naval Airbase in Turbat”.

It additionally claimed to have killed “over a dozen” safety personnel on the naval base.

Pakistan’s Dawn newspaper stated the attack on Monday night time got here after a collection of explosions and firing within the metropolis, which, in line with native residents, started at about 10 pm and continued for a number of hours.

A high-ranking official advised the newspaper that the attackers “came from three sides of the airport boundary, but security forces responded immediately and foiled their attempt to infiltrate the premises”.

However, he didn’t present any additional particulars, together with if there have been any casualties or accidents amongst the forces.

Citing safety officers, the Dawn newspaper additionally stated that “six militants were killed outside the Turbat airport boundary, ensuring the safety of the base”.

The officers additionally stated that there have been no studies of any lack of “sensitive naval installations” on the station, whereas the Frontier Corps and the navy’s particular group “successfully isolated the terrorists”.

The Pakistan Army is but to make an official assertion on the attack.

The Balochistan Post stated that this was the BLA’s third attack of this yr.

On January 29, the separatist group launched an assault in Mach metropolis and on March 20, they attacked the Gwadar port, resulting in the deaths of two Pakistani troopers and eight assailants.

The BLA has been actively searching for independence for Balochistan and has been concerned in varied violent acts towards the state.