On the evening of June 20, 2025, fighters from the Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) launched a heavy assault on a Pakistani military post in the Jhao-Doliji area of Awaran. According to a statement released by BLF spokesperson, Major Gwahram Baloch, the attack targeted a Pakistani forces’ post with advanced and heavy weaponry, resulting in the death of two Pakistani soldiers and the injury of three others.
In a separate development, a large group of armed individuals took control of the central area of Kardgap, a town located along the main highway linking Quetta to Taftan. Reports indicate that the armed group set up roadblocks at multiple points along the highway and seized the local Levies Police station, confiscating weapons, vehicles, and other equipment before setting the station on fire. The armed group also attacked and set ablaze the NADRA office and took away government records from a local government complex.
As of the latest reports, the armed group’s presence in the area remains strong, and roadblocks and checkpoints continue to disrupt the flow of traffic.
Baloch “pro-independence” armed groups have taken responsibility for similar attacks targetig government institutions in different areas of Balochistan in the past. As of reporting, now group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
In another major development, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has released a 29-minute video showcasing a series of attacks carried out by their forces across various regions of Balochistan. The video includes footage of bomb explosions, ambushes, roadblocks, and the occupation of police stations. The BLA claimed responsibility for these attacks in the districts of Kech, Panjgur, Khuzdar, Mastung, Nushki, and Bolan.
The video opens with scenes from the Hoshab area in Kech, where BLA fighters prepare for an assault on Pakistani forces. Following this, the video captures scenes of the attack on Pakistani forces’ personnel, the occupation of a police station, and roadblocks in the same region. The video further shows multiple IED explosions targeting Pakistani forces in Zamuran, as well as attacks on state-backed “death squad” personnel in Panjgur and Zamuran.
In addition, the video highlights the occupation of police stations, roadblock setups, and the seizure of government equipment and vehicles in Khuzdar, Mastung, Nushki, and Bolan.
According to the BLA, some areas featured in the video were briefly under their control, showing a shift in power dynamics. Analysts suggest that such attacks and videos indicate a weakening of state control over certain areas in Balochistan. These incidents reflect how persistent attacks are gradually limiting the movement of Pakistani forces. The ongoing roadblocks and the takeover of police stations demonstrate the increasing strength and organization of Baloch freedom fighters.
Experts argue that these developments indicate a growing challenge for Pakistani state institutions, as Baloch resistance groups continue to disrupt the status quo. With over two decades of armed struggle, the intensity and scope of these attacks have surged in recent years, signaling that Balochistan’s independence movement remains resolute and potent.