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The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has declared the successful completion of its “Fidayeen Operation Herof,” asserting that it resulted in the deaths of 130 Pakistani military personnel across a series of coordinated attacks in Balochistan.
Commencing on August 25th, the operation featured an assault on the Pakistani military’s Bela camp and the establishment of blockades on key highways throughout the region. In a media statement, BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch claimed that the group’s elite unit, the Majeed Brigade, maintained control over the Bela camp for 20 hours, during which time they purportedly killed 68 military personnel and injured many others.
Earlier reports indicated that four BLA “Fidayeen” (self-sacrificers) were killed during the operation, among them Mahal Baloch, also known as Zilan Kurd, from Sur Bandar, Gwadar, and Rizwan Baloch, identified as Hammal, from Panwan, Gwadar. Jeeyand Baloch confirmed that two additional fighters lost their lives in ongoing combat inside the camp, though their identities are yet to be disclosed.
The BLA has released images of the two Fidayeen, revealing that they detonated vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs) at the gates of the Bela military camp, thereby initiating the Majeed Brigade’s Operation Herof. Mahal Baloch, notably named after the historical figure “Zilan Kurd,” becomes the third female BLA Fidayee to engage in such an attack. Previous instances include Shari Baloch’s targeting of Chinese nationals in Karachi in April 2022 and Sumaiya Qalanadani’s assault on a military vehicle in Kech in June 2023.
Additionally, the BLA’s Fateh Squad and Special Tactical Operations Squad (STOS) reportedly set up blockades on major highways, contributing to the claimed deaths of 62 more military personnel. The group’s statement added, “After achieving the objectives of Operation Herof, the roadblocks on all highways were lifted,” indicating an end to their tactical maneuvers.
In total, the BLA asserts that 130 military personnel were killed during “Operation Herof” and promises a more detailed report to follow.
In response, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani military, confirmed the attacks and stated that security forces have engaged, allegedly killing 21 insurgents. The ISPR also reported the loss of 14 security personnel, including 10 military members and 4 law enforcement officers, during counter-operations.
