Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) are exchanging fire with terrorists as four gunmen stormed Pearl Continental (PC) Hotel in Gwadar, stated Gwadar Station House Officer (SHO) Aslam Bangulzai.
“At around 4:50 pm we got reports that there are three to four armed men in PC Hotel. The firing is ongoing but there are no reports of any casualties yet”, SHO said in a statement.
He added that there was no foreigner at the hotel when the attack took place.
Frontier Corps (FC) have cordoned off the area whereas nobody is being allowed to go near to the area.
“3 terrorists attempted forced entry in PC Gwadar. The guard at entry challenged them. Terrorists opened fire on the PC security guard who embraced Shahadat. Security forces have cordoned area. Guests safely evacuated. Terrorists encircled by security forces in the staircase leading to the top floor. Clearance Operation in progress”, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated in a press release.
Meanwhile, Balochistan Chief Minister (CM) has strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist attack on PC Hotel and instructed LEAs to ensure the safety of all those present inside the hotel.
Jam Kamal has also directed a strong and well-planned action against the miscreants.
