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Pakistan's National Resources Limited Darigwan site in southwestern Balochistan came under attack by unidentified gunmen on Wednesday (Apr 22), news agency Reuters reported. The incident was confirmed by the company as it said that its Darigwan facility, located in the volatile southwestern province of Balochistan was targeted. The site was of a copper and gold mining project. At least 10 people were killed in the incident.
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In an official statement, the company confirmed that armed assailants targeted the site, though details regarding casualties or the extent of damage were not immediately disclosed. Security forces were swiftly deployed to the area, successfully securing the facility and launching clearance operations to ensure no further threats remained. "The attack left ten people dead, including seven workers and three security personnel. There are unconfirmed reports that militants also took some employees hostage," a local administration official told AFP on condition of anonymity as he was not authorised to speak to the media. No group has claimed responsibility so far.
The incident highlights the persistent challenges faced by industrial operations in Balochistan, a region that has long grappled with insurgency and militant activity. Authorities are continuing to assess the situation while reinforcing security measures around key installations, as investigations are underway to identify the perpetrators and determine the motive behind the attack.
Baloch separatists accuse Pakistan's government of exploiting the province's natural gas and abundant mineral resources without benefiting the local population. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), the province's most active armed separatist group, in February launched a string of coordinated attacks across the region that killed more than 190 people.
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