The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a ‘pro-independence’ armed group, has claimed responsibility for a series of recent attacks targeting Pakistani forces in Noshki, Turbat, and Buleda. These attacks have led to the death of at least one Pakistani soldier and injuries to several others.
In a media statement, BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch said that on Wednesday, around 4 PM, in the Balghani, Keshangi area of Noshki, BLA fighters targeted a Pakistani forces post using sniper and heavy weapons. This assault resulted in the immediate death of one soldier and injuries to two others.
The BLA statement further detailed that on Thursday, in the Aabsir area near Balochi Bazaar in Turbat, their fighters executed an attack using grenade launchers. Jeeyand Baloch claimed that this attack led to heavy losses for the Pakistani forces.
Additionally, on the evening of December 24, 2023, the BLA targeted a Pakistani forces checkpoint in Buleda with a grenade attack. According to the spokesperson, this resulted in severe injuries to two soldiers within the checkpoint.
At the end of the statement, Jeeyand Baloch emphasized the group’s determination to continue such attacks until their goal of a free homeland is achieved.
As of the time of this report, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has not issued any statement regarding these attacks.