The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks targeting Pakistani security forces in various parts of Balochistan. According to a statement issued by BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch, their fighters carried out ten different operations in Quetta, Turbat, Harnai, Mastung, Panjgur, Khuzdar, Naseerabad, and Jafarabad, using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) against Pakistani forces.
The attacks resulted in the deaths of five Pakistani security personnel and injuries to fourteen others, while three vehicles were destroyed. The BLA also claimed to have seized weapons from police and Levies personnel and targeted members of government-backed militia groups, commonly referred to as “death squads.”
Details of the Attacks:
- March 15 (Night) – Quetta: BLA fighters targeted a convoy of the Anti-Terrorism Force (ATF) on Kirani Road using a remote-controlled IED. One security official was killed, and six others were wounded. One vehicle was destroyed in the explosion.
- March 14 – Quetta: BLA forces carried out a grenade attack on Kechi Baig police station while security personnel were entering the premises. A vehicle parked inside the station was set ablaze.
- March 15 (Morning) – Turbat: A Pakistani military convoy on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) route near D-Baloch was hit by a remote-controlled IED. Three soldiers were killed, and at least three others sustained injuries. Their vehicle was also destroyed.
- March 14 – Harnai: A BLA attack targeted three members of the Pakistani military’s bomb disposal squad in the Kochiyali area as they attempted to clear a railway track. One soldier was killed on the spot, and two others were injured.
- March 16 (Night) – Panjgur: BLA forces attacked a base operated by a “government-backed” militia in the Jaien Parom area. Two “death squad” members were seriously wounded.
- March 15 – Jafarabad: BLA fighters attacked a police checkpoint, injuring one security officer.
- March 14 – Panjgur: A customs checkpoint on the N-85 CPEC route was attacked, leading to the temporary capture of security personnel and the seizure of their weapons. The BLA later released the officials after issuing a warning.
- March 12 – Kalat: The BLA targeted a Levies post in the Mahlabi area, seizing weapons before releasing the personnel. One security officer was injured during an attempted counterattack.
- March 11 – Khuzdar: BLA operatives stormed a Levies checkpoint in Nall-Garok, capturing the post and confiscating weapons and a motorcycle. The security personnel were later released.
- March 11 – Mastung: A police checkpoint in Mastung was attacked, leading to the temporary detention of five police personnel. The BLA seized their weapons, including three Kalashnikovs, two pistols, and other military equipment, before releasing them with a warning.
BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch concluded the statement by reaffirming responsibility for these attacks and announcing that further details about operations in Bolan and Noshki would be released soon.
The situation in Balochistan remains tense as insurgent groups continue to target Pakistani security forces, alleging military occupation and exploitation of the region’s resources.