The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) initiated the second phase of ‘Operation Herof’ in Balochistan, leading to armed clashes and attacks on Pakistani military installations in various districts. BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch declared this phase as a “decisive resistance” against the occupying state and its structures, aiming to eliminate the occupier from Balochistan. The security situation in regions like Quetta, Nushki, Kalat, and others intensified with reports of gunfire, explosions, and assaults on police and military sites.
Residents in Quetta witnessed gunfire and explosions in multiple areas, including the Red Zone, with an attack on a police mobile van resulting in the death of two personnel. The BLA announced simultaneous attacks in ten cities, disrupting enemy forces’ movements and pushing back Pakistani troops. Fidayeen attacks targeted army and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) camps in several cities, with the BLA claiming to have neutralized dozens of military personnel.
The BLA’s commander-in-chief, Bashir Zeb Baloch, urged the people of Balochistan to join the fight against Pakistani forces, emphasizing the collective nature of the struggle for independence. Balochistan residents have been facing repression by Pakistani forces, including violent raids, enforced disappearances, and fabricated police cases. The ongoing conflict reflects the Baloch people’s quest for independence from Pakistan.
