Quetta, Sep 22 (NVI) Baloch Raaji Ajoi Sangar (BRAS), a conglomerate of various armed freedom-seeking groups of Balochistan, has claimed to have killed 7 Pakistani soldiers in 2 clashes during which it lost 4 fighters.
These clashes took place in Mastung and Zamuran districts of Balochistan, said in a statement issued by BRAS spokesman Baloch Khan to NVI.
Giving details about the clash in Mastung, he said it took place after the enemy Pakistan Army commandos were air dropped by helicopters and they tried to advance in the Dasht area of September 12.
Prior to the air dropping of the commandos, the Pakistani military carried out a drone attack.
Armed clashes erupted after the freedom fighters stopped the advance of the enemy army, the spokesman said.
The freedom fighters eliminated 3 enemy army personnel, while two freedom fighters, Abu Bakar alias Majeed and Abdul Had alias Usman, attained the great status of martyrdom, Baloch Khan said.
About the clashes in Zamuran district, he said the gunfight took place when the BRAS fighters were on a patrol and were intercepted by the Pakistani forces in Kotan area on September 13.
In these clashes, four enemy army personnel were eliminated and several were injured, while two freedom fighters, Sudeer alias Barmash and Islam alias Sagaar, were martyred, the spokesman said.
Paying tributes to the fallen colleagues, Baloch Khan said, “Our martyred freedom fighters have made it clear by sacrificing their lives that accepting slavery is not an option. These sacrifices make us realize that every step we take is connected to the future of the coming generations. With this determination, we will continue our struggle so that Balochistan can establish its identity as an independent and dignified land.”
Under the BRAS umbrella, freedom fighters of groups like Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) and Baloch Republican Guards (BRG) work unitedly. (NVI)