The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a “pro-independence” Baloch armed group, has claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks across several districts in Balochistan, which the group says resulted in the deaths of 12 Pakistani military personnel and the targeted killing of a local intelligence agent.
In a statement issued by BLA, the group’s spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch said their fighters carried out four separate attacks in Noshki, Kalat, Mastung, and Quetta, involving improvised explosive devices (IEDs), small arms fire, and grenade assaults.
Noshki
The deadliest of the attacks reportedly occurred near the RCD Highway in the “Do Saye” area of Noshki, where the BLA claims to have used a remote-controlled IED to target two military vehicles. One vehicle was “completely destroyed,” and nine soldiers were killed on the spot, according to the statement.
Kalat
In Kalat, BLA fighters allegedly launched an armed assault on an army post situated within a college compound in Mangochar. The group states that its fighters used automatic weapons and grenade launchers during the attack, killing three soldiers and injuring at least four others.
Mastung
In Mastung, a grenade attack was carried out on a military checkpoint located at CCM Cross, wounding three personnel, according to the BLA. The group accused the military of “humiliating” civilians at the checkpoint, where women and elders were allegedly detained for hours.
Quetta
The group also claimed responsibility for the targeted killing of Gulzar Naseer Dehwar, a resident of Karani Road, Quetta, said to be working as an agent for Pakistani military intelligence. He was shot dead on 3 June near Tariq Hospital on Sariab Road.
According to the BLA, Dehwar had played a central role in the enforced disappearances of Baloch youth and was involved in recruiting informants for state agencies. The group also linked him to a 2023 drone strike attempt allegedly coordinated by Maqbool Sumalani, a former BLA member who later collaborated with security forces. Sumalani was subsequently captured by BLA fighters, and during interrogation, allegedly confessed to planning the operation alongside Dehwar.
The BLA stated that Dehwar had been “on their target list” and that his killing was a “retributive measure” for his alleged actions against the Baloch nationalist movement.
As of now, there has been no official confirmation or response from Pakistan’s military or interior ministry regarding the BLA’s claims. The group, which seeks an independent Balochistan, has previously carried out attacks on military convoys, infrastructure, and intelligence operatives in the region.
Balochistan has been the site of a long-running insurgency led by nationalist groups seeking independence from Pakistan. The state has responded with a heavy military presence and counterinsurgency campaigns, amid rising concerns over human rights violations and enforced disappearances.