Pakistani military targeted with IED in Panjgur, BLA claims responsibility

Pakistani military and local police in Panjgur have suffered losses after an improvised explosive device exploded in Panjgur on Wednesday.

According to details received by The Balochistan Post, a convoy of Pakistani military and police was targeted by unknown persons in Chitkan, Panjgur earlier today.

Local sources have reported that Pakistani forces suffered losses and multiple personnel were injured in the attack, few critically.

According to latest reports, Baloch Liberation Army has claimed responsibility of the attack.

In a statement sent to media, BLA’s spokesperson Jiyand Baloch has said that fighters from BLA targeted a military convoy killing two personnel and injuring five.

Jiyand Baloch said that their organisation is striving for the independence of Balochistan and such attacks will continue in future.

He also warned police to avoid abetting Pakistani military or they will be targeted too. “We warn DPO Panjgur Jameel Bajoi to not act as a tool of the military or else Police will be targeted again,” Jiyand Baloch said.