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TTP announces Spring Offensive ‘Al-Khandaq Operation’ against Pakistani military

Cadres of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). (File Pic)

Peshawar, Mar 15 (NVI) In a development that can cause further worries to the Pakistani State, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has announced the launch of its ‘Spring Offensive 2025’, codenamed ‘Al-Khandaq Operation’, under which the Pakistani military and its associates would be targeted with more intensity.

In a statement, the TTP said its fighters have already “landed in the battlefield equipped with modern resources in most of the provinces” to carry out the operation.

The statement, issued by TTP spokesman Muhammad Khorasani, said in order to implement the Al-Khandaq operation, units have been formed at the central and provincial levels and the fighters “have gone through all the training stages and techniques of guerilla warfare”.

“In these operations, counter-attacks, targeted attacks, raids, intelligence attacks, sniper attacks, and indiscriminate attacks using modern laser guns will be carried out in a systematic manner on security institutions, their vehicles, and their camps, forts, and posts,” the TTP spokesman said.

“We fully believe in the promises of Lord Dhul-Jalal and also expect that He will give us the blessings of “Operation Al-Khandaq” and defeat the enemies of Islam with the above benefits,” Khorasani said.

This is a further worrying development for the Pakistani State, and particularly its military which is already facing huge losses in terms of men and material in the highly-frequent attacks by the TTP and Baloch freedom-seeking militant groups like Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) and Baloch Republican Army (BRA).

The Pakistani military has been losing hundreds of its personnel every month in such attacks, mainly concentrated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

Khorasani noted that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, for the last two decades, has been engaged in a “holy defensive jihad against the security agencies of Pakistan”, with the main objective being implementation of the Sharia system in the country and providing of protection to the lives, property and honor of the people.

The spokesman said the name ‘Al-Khandaq Operation’ has been arrived at after long consultations and discussions and announced as per the practice of the outfit to launch operations under different names from time to time.

“This year, 2025, on the arrival of spring season, the name “Al-Khandaq Operation” has been proposed for the annual operations after long consultations and discussions,” he said.

Giving the reason for choosing this name for the operation, he said “The Battle of Khandaq was the turning point for the Muslims” in the history, wherein the faithful, “despite the lack of resources and men, showed unprecedented perseverance by digging trenches with faith, obedience to the Amir, and the sincere spirit of God’s help.”

“This is the blessed battle in which the weak Muslims overcame the powerful enemy thanks to a few days of self-sacrifice, sacrifice and perseverance and the strength of the Muslims increased to such an extent that all the tribes including Makkah came under the control of the Muslims,” the spokesman said.

He said after the defeat of the enemies of Islam in the Battle of Khandaq, the Prophet had said, “After today we will pursue the enemy, and they will not be able to attack us.”

Drawing parallels with the present regime of Pakistan, the TTP spokesman attacked the Army clan of the country, saying they were responsible for prevailing condition of the country.

“We want to remind the Ghayur tribes and other dear compatriots that the infamous Jarneli (Generals’) group that has been occupying and ruling the country for the past seventy years is the one responsible for political instability in the country, looting of the national treasury, robbery of all the resources of the economy, keeping the judiciary as slaves, ruining the education system, arresting members of political parties and issuing arbitrary laws and decisions,” he said.

“Therefore! It is the Shariah and moral duty of all the people of Pakistan to support Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan for the sake of getting rid of this chronic evil and establishing peace in the country.

“The day is not far that thanks to the efforts of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, Pakistan will also become the cradle of peace, and all-round and positive relations will be established with all the neighboring countries under Islamic principles. And that is Ali Allah Baziz,” he said. (NVI)

Jaffar Express hijack: BLA says all 214 hostages have been executed, battle is going on

Quetta (Balochistan), Mar 14 (NVI) Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) tonight said it has killed all the 214 Pakistani soldiers in its captivity after expiry of 48-hour deadline this afternoon and attributed this move to the refusal of its prisoner-exchange offer by the Pakistan government.

In its latest statement, the BLA said fighting between its cadres and the Pakistani military is still going on in Bolan area where the Jaffar Express was seized and the outfit has lost 12 of its fighters so far.

Calling it ‘Operation Darra-e-Bolan’ battle, the BLA said its fidayeen trapped the enemy in a devastating ambush and delivered a decisive blow, leaving several of the military commandos dead.

“Baloch Liberation Army had given the Pakistani army a 48-hour ultimatum to exchange prisoners of war, which was the last chance for the occupying army to save the lives of its personnel.

“However, Pakistan, displaying its traditional stubbornness and military arrogance not only avoided serious negotiations but also turned a blind eye to the ground realities,” said the statement issued by BLA spokesman Jeeyand Baloch to NVI.

“As a result of this stubbornness (of the Pakistan government), all the 214 hostages have been executed,” he said.

He said the BLA has always acted in accordance with the principles of war and international law but the Pakistani state preferred to use its personnel as fuel for war instead of saving their lives.

“The enemy had to pay the price for this stubbornness in the form of the execution of 214 personnel,” the spokesman said.

“BLA pays tribute to the 12 freedom fighters martyred in this battle, who made an unforgettable sacrifice against the enemy.

Giving details, the spokesman said 3 freedom fighters were martyred on Wednesday night while last night 4 more freedom fighters were martyred in combat. Additionally, 5 fidayeen of the Majeed Brigade “sacrificed their lives dealing the enemy a defeat that will always be remembered in history”.

“Fidayeen locked some hostage military personnel in special bogies and took up positions while other freedom fighters managed to take the remaining hostages to a safe location,” Jeeyand Baloch said.

Referring to the military’s assault, he said, “When the Zarar Company of Pakistani SSG commandos arrived to rescue the hostages locked in the bogies of the Jaffar Express, Fidayeen surrounded and attacked them fiercely. In this battle which lasted for several hours SSG commandos suffered heavy casualties while the hostages were also executed.”

He said the fidayeen fought till the last bullet, inflicting a decisive blow on the enemy and achieving martyrdom by following the philosophy of the last bullet, firing their final shot on themselves.

“Now the occupying army is trying in vain to present the bodies of these Fidayeen as a “success” despite the fact that their mission was never to return alive but to fight until the last bullet,” he said.

“Despite all its military and intelligence superiority, the army failed to rescue the hostages,” he said.

“Moreover, those whom the Pakistani state is portraying as ‘rescued’ were actually released by the BLA on the first day granted safe passage under the rules of war,” the spokesman said, adding “this battle is not over yet but has intensified.”

Baloch freedom fighters are continuously targeting the occupying army with ambushes in different areas and the enemy is still struggling to even retrieve the bodies of its fallen personnel, he said.

“With every passing moment, the superiority of the BLA is becoming more and more evident,” he said.

“Baloch Liberation Army will release details about Operation Darra-e-Bolan to the media after the operation is completed. The battle is still ongoing,” the spokesman said. (NVI)

BLA says hostage-crisis continues, dubs claim by Pakistani military as ‘lie’

Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) -- File Pic

Quetta (Balochistan), Mar 13 (NVI) Hours after the Pakistani military spokesman claimed that the Jaffar Express hostage crisis had been ended by the forces, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) issued a statement, dubbing the claim as a “lie” perpetrated to cover up for its “defeat”.

The BLA said “the battle continues on multiple fronts” on the ground and the Pakistani State has “abandoned” the hostage military personnel to die.

Challenging Pakistan to accept the reality on the ground, the outfit said, “If occupying army truly claims victory, then it should allow independent journalists and impartial sources access to the war-torn areas so that the world can witness the real losses suffered by the Pakistani army.”

“The claims made by the Pakistan army spokesperson (ISPR) are a failed attempt to cover up lies and defeat,” BLA spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said in the statement to NVI.

“The ground reality is that the battle continues on multiple fronts and the enemy is suffering heavy casualties and military losses.

“Occupying army has neither achieved victory on the battlefield nor managed to save its hostage personnel,” said the spokesman of the BLA whose scores of fighters derailed and seized the Jaffar Express train two days back and took into custody over 200 Pakistani military personnel who were on board.

The individuals whom the Pakistani state and its propaganda machinery claim to have “recovered” were in fact released by the Baloch Liberation Army itself under its war ethics and international norms, he said.

“On the contrary, Pakistani army continues to conceal its defeat through propaganda while abandoning its personnel as hostages,” the BLA spokesman said.

“Baloch Liberation Army had given Pakistani state an opportunity to show seriousness regarding the issue of prisoners of war and take steps towards a prisoner exchange.  However, instead of saving the lives of its own soldiers, the occupying army remains fixated on war.

He said the battle is currently ongoing with intensity and freedom fighters are forcing the enemy to retreat on all fronts.

“The defeated army, after failing in ground battles, has started targeting the local Baloch population in an attempt to take revenge for its military helplessness by attacking unarmed civilians,” he said.

“Now that the (Pakistani) State has abandoned its hostages to die, it will also bear responsibility for their deaths,” Jeeyand Baloch said.

“This battle has now gone beyond the control of Pakistani state. In every confrontation the enemy’s defeat is inevitable and BLA is fighting with full force to bring this war to a logical conclusion on its own terms,” he said. (NVI)

Jaffar Express crisis: BLA says it killed 50 more hostages as Pakistani forces launched operation

Representative image of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).

Quetta, Mar 12 (NVI) Angered by an operation launched by the Pakistani military against it, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) tonight said it killed 50 more captive soldiers during the last one hour, raising the number of the slain hostages to 100.

In its latest statement, the outfit threatened to eliminate all the other 150 captive soldiers if the Pakistan government persists with “aggression” and does not work for the swapping of prisoners whose deadline will expire tomorrow afternoon.

The outfit, which is fighting for freedom of Balochistan from Pakistan, seized Jaffar Express train yesterday and took hostage 214 Pakistani military personnel.

It gave a 48-hour ultimatum to the Pakistan government for release of the hostages in exchange for freedom of Baloch political activists, forcibly disappeared persons and others held by the Pakistani forces.

The outfit had warned the Pakistani forces against launching any operation to seek release of the hostages.

“Today, the enemy forces attempted an armed advance using heavy artillery and sophisticated weaponry, leading to intense clashes. However, BLA’s highly organized and professional combat strategy crushed the enemy’s offensive, forcing them into a humiliating retreat,” its spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said in the statement to NVI.

“Despite this victory, three BLA fighters embraced martyrdom, marking their place in Balochistan’s national struggle for liberation,” he said.

He said that in response to the “latest act of military aggression by the occupying Pakistani forces”, the BLA delivered a “firm and final response” by executing 50 more captive enemy personnel within the past hour.

The spokesman said the execution was carried out “in direct retaliation to Pakistan’s persistent aggression, obstinacy, and failure to engage in a serious prisoner exchange” and Islamabad’s “blatant disregard to prior warnings and the option of a prisoner exchange.”

These individuals were found guilty by the Baloch National Court of war crimes, ethnic cleansing, enforced disappearances, resource exploitation, and acts of state terrorism in Balochistan, he said.

Earlier, in response to last night’s Pakistani drone strike, 10 enemy personnel were executed. Additionally, in today’s clashes, another 10 Pakistani soldiers were eliminated, while 30 were killed in combat yesterday. This brings the total number of eliminated enemy personnel to over 100.

With approximately 150 more hostages still in its custody, the BLA issued “the final and unequivocal warning: if the occupying military initiates another act of aggression, all remaining hostages will be executed immediately.”

Jeeyand Baloch said the BLA possesses the strength, capability, and unwavering resolve to enforce every decision with absolute precision.

“This resistance is not confined to a single battle but is an unstoppable movement within the broader Baloch national liberation struggle.

“With every passing moment, the weight of this war intensifies for the occupying forces, and the BLA remains committed to seeing this phase of resistance through to its rightful conclusion,” he said.

“Pakistan now has only 20 hours left. If concrete steps toward a prisoner exchange are not taken within this time, then with every passing hour, more hostages will be tried by the Baloch National Court and executed accordingly,” the spokesman said. (NVI)

New BLA message: We are total control after 24 hrs, reminds Pakistan Govt about 48-hr ultimatum

Fighters of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) at some undisclosed location. File Pic

Quetta (Balochistan), Mar 12 (NVI) As 24 hours passed since it seized the Jaffar Express train, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) today said it is in “complete control” with over 200 Pakistani soldiers in its custody and that the Pakistan government has only 24 hours for the exchange of prisoners.

In its latest statement, BLA said after the 48-hour deadline passes tomorrow around this time, 5 hostages will be killed every hour after their trial in the National Court of the outfit for their “crimes” committed on the Baloch land.

The BLA said if the Pakistani State thinks it can “control the situation through delaying tactics and artificial propaganda, they are gravely mistaken.”

“Baloch Liberation Army freedom fighters have maintained complete control over the Jaffar Express and the onboard hostages for the past 24 hours,” its spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said in a statement to NVI.

“More than 200 serving enemy personnel, including intelligence agents, police and paramilitary forces are in BLA custody,” he said, adding these individuals have been directly involved in state terrorism, enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings and the looting of national resources on Baloch land.

“Keeping in mind international laws of war and human rights, BLA had given the Pakistani state a 48-hour ultimatum to exchange prisoners,” the spokesman said.

“However, the stubbornness, indifference, and continuous delaying tactics of the occupying state prove that Pakistan is not serious about saving the lives of its own military personnel. Instead, it is demonstrating traditional hypocrisy and disregard,” he said.

“Now, a day has passed and the occupying state has only 24 hours left.  If Pakistan does not make practical progress on the prisoner exchange within the given ultimatum, all hostages will be presented before the Baloch National Court,” he warned.

“There, they will be tried on charges of state atrocities, colonial occupation, genocide, exploitation and involvement in war crimes in Balochistan,” Jeeyand Baloch said.

“This trial will be prompt, impartial and transparent and if found guilty, the criminals will be punished according to Baloch national laws,” he said.

In a message to Pakistan and its military institutions, the spokesman said if they “believe they can control the situation through delaying tactics and artificial propaganda, they are gravely mistaken.”

He asserted that BLA has the strength, capability and determination to fully implement every announcement it makes.

“It is evident that the Pakistani army neither values ​​the lives of its personnel nor is making a serious attempt at negotiations. If this attitude persists then with every passing hour after the ultimatum expires, five hostages will be punished according to the decision of the Baloch National Court,” he said.

The spokesman said Baloch Liberation Army is giving the enemy a final opportunity to abandon propaganda, acknowledge the ground realities, face the truth instead of fabricating artificial narratives and take practical steps for prisoner exchange.

“Otherwise, the decisions of the Baloch National Resistance will be irreversible and each passing moment will bring more serious consequences for the enemy,” he said. (NVI)

Jaffer Express: BLA says Pakistan Govt in denial, false propaganda mode

Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) Chief Commander Basheer Zeb with fighters of the group. File Pic.

Quetta, Mar 12 (NVI) ) Holding 214 Pakistani soldiers in custody after seizing Jaffer Express train, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has threatened to kill 5 captives every hour if its demand for hostage-exchange is not accepted by the time the 48-hour deadline ends.

 

“The BLA’s control continues to be strong and more than 12 hours have passed, but instead of acknowledging this fact, the Pakistani state and its military institutions are trying to hide their helplessness and failure through false propaganda,” its spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said in a statement to NVI.

 

“BLA reiterates that our enemy is not the unarmed civilians, but the occupying and oppressive state forces, who are committing every atrocity to maintain military and colonial domination over Baloch land,” he said.

 

“The propaganda machinery of the enemy state is busy fabricating the lie that the Pakistani army rescued the hostages, while the fact is that the BLA itself, under the principles of war, morality and revolution, released all the women, children, sick and Baloch civilians,” he said.

 

“This move was not the result of any external pressure or the action of the occupying army, but rather it is a manifestation of the high moral traditions and adherence to the principles of war of the Baloch resistance,” the spokesman said.

 

“It is clarified that not a single BLA commander has been martyred or injured so far,” he said.

 

He said the Pakistan government is constantly trying to give the impression that its grip is intact, while the reality on the battlefield is quite the opposite.

 

“The lies and misleading claims spread by the enemy are a complete deviation from the facts and a failed attempt to hide their defeat,” the spokesman said.

“The Pakistani authorities have adopted a frivolous attitude towards the exchange of prisoners, while the BLA has always adhered to the international laws of war and moral principles,” he said.

 

“If our demands are not accepted during this time and the state’s stubbornness continues, then after the end of time, 5 hostages will be killed for every passing hour,” he said.

 

He said the occupying Pakistani army once again demonstrated irresponsible and foolish military aggression against the commanders of the Baloch Liberation Army by launching drone strikes and firing two shells last night.

 

However, due to the agility of the Baloch commanders, excellent defensive tactics and complete control over the battlefield, all the commanders were safe, the spokesman said.

 

“This attack is undeniable proof that Pakistan is incapable of taking any serious decision regarding the exchange of prisoners and is only based on war madness and stubbornness,” Jeeyand Baloch said.

“The BLA has made it clear that if the occupying forces ignore our ultimatum, the responsibility for the consequences will lie solely with Pakistan,” he said.

 

“In response to today’s (tonight’s) cowardly and senseless bombing, 10 more hostage personnel will be killed,” he declared.

 

“The BLA warns the enemy that if the Pakistani army commits any further aggression, even if a single bullet is fired, 10 more personnel will be killed,” he said.

“The BLA reminds the enemy that this war was started by the occupying state, but we will end it on our own terms.

 

“The decision is still in the hands of the enemy, either they show seriousness, or they are ready to pick up the bodies of more of their personnel,” he said. (NVI)

Jaffer Express: BLA says 30 Pakistani soldiers killed, 214 in custody, issues 48-hr ultimatum

Representative image of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).

Quetta, Mar 11 (NVI) Hours after seizing Jaffer Express train, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) tonight said it has killed 30 Pakistani soldiers and is holding 214 more, whom it wants to be exchanged for Baloch “political prisoners, forcibly disappeared persons and national resistance activists” within 48 hours.

“If our demands are not met within the stipulated period or the occupying power (Pakistan) attempts any military action during this period, all the prisoners of war will be killed and the train will be completely destroyed,” BLA spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said, adding “The Pakistani army will be held responsible for this.”

In a statement to NVI, he said the BLA commanders, through a well-planned military strategy and aggressive advance, forced the ground and air reinforcements of the occupying Pakistani army to retreat after eight hours of fighting.

In the clashes that continued for several hours, more than 30 enemy personnel have been killed and many injured so far, while the occupying forces have suffered heavy losses, he said.

“The BLA has been in complete control of the train and all the hostages on board for the past eight hours,” the spokesman said.

“Under the rules of war, these 214 hostages are considered prisoners of war and the BLA is ready to exchange prisoners,” he said.

“The occupying state of Pakistan is given 48 hours to immediately and unconditionally release the Baloch political prisoners, forcibly disappeared persons and national resistance activists,” he said.

“The 214 Pakistani personnel, including military, paramilitary, police and intelligence personnel, are being held under full security and martial law by the BLA,” Jeeyand Baloch said.

He said the 48-hour ultimatum “is final and unwavering” and that “the occupying enemy is warned that the BLA is capable of fully, effectively and promptly implementing every decision it makes.” (NVI)

 

Balochistan: Train attacked, 20 Pakistani soldiers killed, 182 taken hostage by BLA

Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) fighters at some undisclosed location. File Pic.

Quetta, Mar 11 (NVI) In an unprecedented and massive attack, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) today seized control of a train — Jaffer Express — carrying Pakistani military personnel and claimed to have taken 182 soldiers hostage after killing 20 in Balochistan.

The Pakistan Army has mounted an operation to free the hostages but the BLA freedom fighters have repelled the ground and aerial advances by the military in intense gun-battles.

The BLA has threatened to execute all the hostages if the aerial bombardment was not halted and if military reinforcements reached the captive site.

The train, which was en route from Quetta in Pakistan-occupied Balochistan to Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan, was attacked by several BLA freedom fighters in an area between Gudallar and Piru Kunri.

“After capturing the Jaffar Express, the fighters of the Baloch Liberation Army have taken 182 hostages who have been in our custody for the past six hours,” its spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said in a statement to NVI.

During this operation, 20 Pakistani military personnel were killed.

“Throughout the ongoing operation, intense confrontations have taken place with the Pakistani Air Force, with our fighters using anti-aircraft artillery and inflicting severe losses on the enemy,” the spokesman said.

“BLA fighters are continuously strengthening their positions, leading the operation and challenging the might of the Pakistani military,” he said.

In this successful operation not a single BLA fighter has been injured or martyred so far, Jeeyand Baloch said.

“Currently, all hostages are in the custody of the BLA’s Fidayeen unit, Majeed Brigade. Clear instructions have been issued to the Majeed Brigade: if the Pakistani military attempts to approach all hostages will be executed and the Fidayeen will continue their resistance until martyrdom without retreating,” he said. (NVI)

Balochistan: BLA seizes train carrying 100 Pakistani soldiers

Jaffar Express, which was hijacked by BLA, in Bolan in Balochistan.

Quetta, Mar 11 (NVI) In a massive attack, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) today claimed to have seized control of Jaffer Express train carrying nearly 100 Pakistani military personnel after derailing it in Balochistan, resulting in the killing of 6 soldiers.

The Pakistan Army has mounted an operation to free the hostages but the BLA freedom fighters have repelled the ground and aerial advances by the military. Intense gun-battles are underway as we report.

Issuing the “final” warning, the BLA said, “if the aerial bombardment is not halted immediately, all 100+ hostages will be executed within the next hour.”

The Jaffer Express train was en route from Quetta in Balochistan to Peshawar in Kyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan when it came under attack in an area between Gudallar and Piru Kunri, according to Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind.

Significantly, the train was attacked near a tunnel.

“The Baloch Liberation Army has carried out a meticulously planned operation in Mashkaf, Dhadar, Bolan, where our freedom fighters have blown up the railway track, forcing the Jaffar Express to come to a halt,” its spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said in a statement to NVI.

The BLA fighters swiftly took control of the train, holding all passengers hostage, he said.

The BLA fighters have released women, children, and Baloch passengers, ensuring that all remaining hostages are serving personnel of the occupying forces, Jeeyand Baloch said.

“So far, six military personnel have been killed, and hundreds of passengers remain under BLA custody,” the spokesman said, adding the Baloch Liberation Army takes full responsibility for this “strategic operation”.

Among the hostages are active-duty personnel from the Pakistani military, police, Anti-Terrorism Force (ATF), and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)—all of whom were traveling to Punjab on leave, the spokesman said.

“The BLA issues a stark warning that if the occupying forces attempt any military intervention, all hostages will be executed,” he said.

The mission is being led by the BLA’s Fidayeen Unit, Majeed Brigade, with full operational support from Fateh Squad, STOS, and our intelligence wing Zirab, he said.

“The Baloch Liberation Army has completely repelled the Pakistani military’s ground assault following the seizure of Jaffar Express. After intense clashes, Pakistani ground troops were forced to retreat, but airstrikes from helicopters and drones continue unabated,” the spokesman said.

“Majeed Brigade, STOS, Fatah Squad, and ZIRAB Unit fighters are actively engaged in countermeasures, and any further military incursion will have catastrophic consequences,” he said.

“Over 100 enemy personnel remain in BLA custody. The occupying forces still have a chance to cease airstrikes and save their men, or else the Pakistani military will bear full responsibility for the execution of all hostages,” Jeeyand Baloch warned. (NVI)

Balochistan: BLA says it killed Pakistan Army’s ‘Death Squad’ leader

Fighters of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) at some undisclosed location. File Pic

Quetta, Mar 8 (NVI) Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for recent attacks on the Pakistani army and its agents, including a notorious leader of a State-run ‘Death Squad’, in Naal, Quetta and Saami districts of Balochistan.

It said at least 3 agents of the Pakistani military were killed when the BLA fighters targeted Samad Sumalani, a notorious leader of the so-called ‘Death Squad’ formed by the occupying Pakistan Army and its intelligence agencies, using a remoted-contolled IED in Naal city of Khuzdar on March 5.

Sumalani was seriously wounded in the blast while three of his other agents were neutralized on the spot and his vehicle was also destroyed, said BLA spokesman Jeeyand Baloch in a statement.

Samad Sumalani has been involved in the targeted killings of Baloch people in Naal, Gresha, Panjgur and surrounding areas, he said.

Sumalani “led the so-called death squad on behalf of the occupying army violated the sanctity of homes and directly assisted the occupying forces in the forced disappearances of individuals,” he said.

“The occupying army has given Samad Sumalani free rein in drug trafficking, extortion and robbery in return for his acts of Baloch genocide. He has also been involved in seizing people’s lands under the patronage of the enemy army in Raghe, Hub and Kohda,” Jeeyand Baloch said.

Additionally, Sumalani and his gang have forced families to marry off their daughters at gunpoint, the BLA spokesman said.

Samad Sumalani was on the Baloch Liberation Army’s hit-list for committing national treason, he said, adding all those associated with him will also be directly targeted by freedom fighters.

“The primary target of the Naal attack was Samad Sumalani and his agents. Baloch freedom fighters prioritize avoiding civilian casualties,” he said.

“However, the enemy army and its agents use civilians as human shields which increases the risk of public casualties despite extreme caution,” the spokesman added.

Civilian casualties in the struggle for national liberation cause us great pain and suffering. We appeal to the Baloch people to maintain a safe distance from the occupying army and its local death squads to avoid harm, he said.

In another operation, Baloch Liberation Army freedom fighters targeted a post of the occupying Pakistani army on Qambrani Road in Quetta on the night of March 4 with a hand grenade attack, he said.

BLA fighters destroyed spy cameras and related electronic devices installed by the occupying Pakistani army at three different locations in the Geshkoor area of Saami, Kech, he added. (NVI)

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