Two police officers killed as insurgents attack Chinese consulate in Pakistan

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Three terrorists killed in failed raid against Chinese consulate in Pakistan
November 24, 2018 by Jerry McCormick
Three terrorists killed in failed raid against Chinese consulate in Pakistan
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An attack against the Chinese consulate in Pakistan came at a high price for both sides.

During the attack, three of the suspected terrorist attackers were killed.

Sadly, four individuals associated with the consulate were also killed.

The Attack
The assault on the consulate is believed to have been carried out by the BLA.

The BLA, or Baloch Liberation Army, is a terrorist group in Pakistan.

Shots were fired around 9:15 a.m local time in Karachi.

The attack reportedly lasted about 30-45 minutes.

After the attack took place, BLA released a statement saying, “…we will not tolerate any Chinese military expansionist endeavors on Baloch soil.”

During the attack, three assaulters were killed.

Of the four people killed at the consulate, two of them are believed to have been security officials.

There is no word as to the other two individuals, but a statement has been released that no Chinese nationals were killed during the attack.

Ramping Up Security
Immediately after the attack occurred, security at other consulates was ramped up.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was outraged over the attack.

Khan stated it was “part of conspiracy against Pakistan and China’s economic and strategic cooperation.”

He also stated, however, that attacks such as this will not deter the country from moving forward with its relationship with China.

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Chinese leadership was also upset over the attack and expressed its condolences over the loss of life.

Geng Shuang, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, stated, “China strongly condemns any terrorist attacks targeting diplomats and send its condolences to the deceased guards and their families.”

Two police officers killed as insurgents attack Chinese consulate in Pakistan
Published time: 23 Nov, 2018 04:55
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Two police officers killed as insurgents attack Chinese consulate in Pakistan 
Pakistani police officers are seen near the Chinese embassy in Karachi, Pakistan November 23, 2018 Akhtar Soomro / Reuters
Two police officers were killed and a security guard wounded as suicide bombers stormed Chinese consulate in Karachi, Pakistan. The Balochistan Liberation Army insurgent group claimed responsibility for the terror attack.
On Friday morning, three gunmen attempted to break into the Chinese Consulate in the diplomatic quarter of downtown Karachi, southern Pakistan. The assailants used an explosives-rigged vehicle and at least one of them was wearing a suicide vest, police say.

The militants failed to enter the consulate building, and a firefight at the security checkpoint broke out. Witnesses said they heard heavy gunfire, as well as several blasts. A heavy contingent of police and security forces was deployed in the area.
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Videos filmed near the consulate show smoke rising around the buildings.
The attack claimed the lives of two police officers and one security guard was wounded. All three gunmen were killed, the Karachi police chief said.
The Chinese Consul General is safe and no Chinese nationals were harmed.

The Balochistan Liberation Army insurgent group claimed responsibility for the attack. The organization was banned in Pakistan in 2009 under anti-terrorism laws.

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The BLA spokesperson blamed China for "exploiting" the nation’s "resources."

Beijing is one of Pakistan’s chief economic partners. The two states have engaged in several major investment projects.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan branded the attack a “conspiracy” against Pakistani-Chinese strategic cooperation and ordered an investigation.