Fresh explosions and heavy gunfire were reported late Tuesday night near a Pakistani forces’ camp close to the Nushki bus terminal, amid continuing clashes linked to the Baloch Liberation Army’s (BLA) ongoing “Operation Herof,” according to local sources.
Residents said loud blasts and sustained firing were heard across several parts of the city, triggering renewed fear among civilians already confined to their homes. Local sources alleged that Pakistani forces have been directly targeting populated civilian areas, raising concerns over potential civilian casualties. Independent verification of these claims remains difficult due to severe restrictions on movement and communications.
Internet services in Nushki have remained fully suspended for a fourth consecutive day, while road traffic and public movement are also largely halted. The prolonged shutdown has further complicated efforts to assess casualties and damage.
The latest developments come days after the BLA announced the launch of coordinated attacks under “Operation Herof,” targeting multiple locations simultaneously. According to the group, assaults were carried out in Quetta, Nushki, and at least 12 other cities. While authorities have repeatedly claimed that the situation is under control, ground reports from Nushki suggest otherwise.
BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch said Operation Herof Phase Two has now entered its fourth day and is continuing “at full intensity” across different areas of Balochistan. He claimed that BLA fighters remain in control of Nushki city and several other locations, holding what he described as strong defensive positions. The spokesperson alleged that Pakistani forces are facing sustained pressure, setbacks, and disarray on multiple fronts, while BLA fighters continue to resist military advances.
Separate reports from the Batto area of Nushki said Pakistani forces opened what residents described as “indiscriminate fire” into civilian neighbourhoods. Locals reported that people were forced to remain indoors as fear and panic spread throughout the area. Casualties were reported by residents, though exact figures could not be confirmed.
Earlier incidents linked to ongoing operations have also raised concerns over civilian harm. Reports previously emerged of civilian deaths resulting from gunfire and drone strikes, including 12 civilians in Gwadar, one person in Tump, a young child in Nushki, and at least ten passengers in separate incidents. Authorities have not publicly acknowledged these civilian casualty claims.
For the past four days, intense clashes have continued in and around Nushki. Local sources say the BLA continues to exercise control over parts of the city, while Pakistani forces have carried out drone strikes at multiple locations. Residents allege that some of these strikes have hit civilian areas, though official confirmation is lacking.
With communications cut and access restricted, the full humanitarian and security impact of the ongoing fighting remains unclear, as tensions across the region continue to escalate.