The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has released a detailed explanation of the emblem of its naval sub-unit, the “Hammal Maritime Defence Force,” outlining the symbolism of its elements and colour scheme.
According to details published by Hakkal, the BLA’s media wing, the insignia reflects what the group described as the unit’s operational identity, preparedness and maritime role.
The group said the central white-billed sea eagle symbolises vigilance, “constant alertness” and precision capability, while the anchor represents control and stability over maritime territory. The rope, it added, signifies disciplined seamanship and operational control.
It said crossed rifles in the emblem convey armed strength and “constant combat readiness,” while the compass highlights navigational expertise and a wide operational reach. Stars, the group said, represent merit and guiding principles.
Describing the colour scheme, the group said dark blue reflects a connection to the sea and maritime identity, while white represents clarity and structural precision.
The group added that the emblem as a whole reflects what it described as the unit’s “commitment” and “professional competence” in maritime operations.
Earlier this month, the BLA announced the formation of the “Hammal Maritime Defence Force,” describing it as a naval wing tasked with operations in Baloch maritime regions.
The unit carried out its first operation on April 12 at around 10:00am in the Jiwani area of Gwadar, at a location identified as “Mil Tiyab,” where a Pakistan Navy patrol boat was targeted, killing three personnel on board.
At the time BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch said formation of HMDF marked the beginning of a new phase in its struggle, stating that “the Baloch national independence movement has now entered a stage where… its maritime boundaries will also prove to be an inevitable graveyard for the enemy.”
The group said the new naval unit would remain ready to “stop the maritime plunder of Baloch resources, paralyze the enemy’s naval movements, and defend the occupied coasts.”
The BLA said the unit had been named after Hammal Jeehand Baloch, a historical figure it described as having led naval resistance against Portuguese forces along the Baloch coast in the sixteenth century.
The statement described Hammal Jeehand as “an eternal symbol of honour, bravery, and maritime defence,” adding that the naming reflected what it called a continuation of that historical resistance.
“The BLA has chosen this name to reiterate the resolve that our current resistance is a continuation of this prestigious historical heritage,” it said, adding that the new force would “expel the contemporary occupiers from the Baloch seas.”
The group also warned that its “military scope is no longer limited only to the mountains and cities,” adding that it had developed the capability to target forces “in the deep seas, including naval installations and assets.”