In a significant escalation of violence in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for two deadly attacks that killed 14 Pakistani soldiers. The twin strikes came at a time when India’s Operation Sindoor is already targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Soldiers Killed In Bolan Blast
The first attack was carried out by the BLA’s Special Tactical Operations Squad (STOS) using a remote-controlled IED. It targeted a Pakistani military convoy passing through the Shorkand area of Mach in Bolan district. The explosion destroyed the military vehicle completely, reportedly killing all 12 soldiers on board. Among the dead were Special Operations Commander Tariq Imran and Subedar Umar Farooq.
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Second Attack In Kech Kills Two
The second attack occurred in the Kulag Tigran area of Kech, where BLA fighters ambushed a Bomb Disposal Squad with another remote-controlled IED. The blast happened around 2:40 pm on Wednesday while the team was conducting a clearance operation. Two soldiers lost their lives in the incident.
BLA Vows More Attacks On ‘Mercenary Army’
Claiming responsibility for both attacks, BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch issued a strongly worded statement: “The hired killers who call the Baloch Liberation Army a foreign proxy should know that the Pakistani army itself is a mercenary armed gang that thrives on Chinese capital and Papa Jones. The meaning of the army’s uniform shifts—sometimes guarding ports, guarding corridors, serving the satisfaction of lenders. An army that determines its direction according to the will of changing masters in every era is not a national army, but a commercial one.”
He further warned that the freedom fighters of Baloch land will continue their attacks “with greater intensity.”
These incidents reflect the simmering conflict in Balochistan, where separatist insurgent groups accuse the Pakistani state of decades-long exploitation and systemic neglect. Although the province is resource-rich, locals say they have seen little benefit, while Islamabad and foreign investors reap the rewards. The constant military presence is seen by ma
