2023 Gwadar ambush
mass murder in Balochistan, Pakistan
On 3 November 2023, a Pakistan Army convoy was attacked in Gwadar District, Balochistan, Pakistan, resulting in the death of 14 soldiers when two vehicles of the security forces were ambushed by militants while moving from Pasni to Ormara.
Ambush
On 3 November 2023, militants ambushed two vehicles of security forces going to Ormara from Pansi area of Gwadar District. As a result of the attack, 14 soldiers were killed. The Pakistani army's media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the incident. The attack occurred hours after a bomb targeting security forces was detonated in Dera Ismail Khan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing five people and injuring 20.
Aftermath
A clearing operation was conducted in the area. The ISPR said that the perpetrators of this criminal act will be caught and brought to justice. The Army reiterated its commitment to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country, saying that such sacrifices of brave soldiers only strengthen their resolve.
Funeral prayers for the victims were performed in Pasni. Senior serving military and civil administration officers and soldiers participated in the ceremony.
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