Quetta, Mar 30 (NVI) Baloch Raaji Aajoi Sangar (BRAS), an umbrella organisation of various Baloch freedom-seeking militant groups, tonight said 32 Pakistani soldiers had been killed and over 40 injured in 72 coordinated attacks carried out across Balochistan to commemorate the ‘Occupation Day’ on March 27.
It said these 72 operations focused on targeting the occupying Pakistani army, paramilitary forces, intelligence agencies, state-backed death squad agents, government installations, vehicles carrying minerals and energy and other state interests.
As many as 14 vehicles were also completely destroyed in these attacks, said BRAS spokesman Baloch Khan in a statement.
“During this time (of the operation), blockades were set up for several hours on the main highways at more than 30 places in different districts of Balochistan,” he said.
In these blockades, freedom fighters not only restricted traffic but also targeted enemy forces and state personnel after identification through planned snap-checking, he said.
“This military strategy is a manifestation of the dynamic and guerrilla capabilities of BRAS,” the spokesman said.
These attacks were carried out on March 27 to commemorate the day in 1948 when Pakistan took control of the Baloch territory through a military coup, he said.
“This occupation was contrary to the historical, geographical and legal identity of Balochistan, against which the Baloch nation has resisted since day one,” the BRAS spokesman said.
“These military activities carried out by BRAS are not only a symbolic and practical resistance to this occupation, but they also reinforce the narrative that Balochistan is still an occupied territory,” he said.
Giving details, he said during these operations, Baloch Raaji Aajoi Sangar freedom fighters blockaded the Coastal Highway in Gwadar between Pasni and Ormara for two hours.
Fighters neutralized six Pakistani army personnel after identification while they were traveling in passenger buses, he said.
A gas tanker carrying LPG was set on fire and destroyed.
On Friday night, freedom fighters targeted a Pakistani army vehicle in the Gwadar Port Authority area at Padi Zir in Gwadar city with a remote-controlled IED attack, he said.
As a result, five enemy army personnel were eliminated and two were seriously injured while their vehicle was completely destroyed, the spokesman said.
In another operation, freedom fighters attacked an occupying army post near the Grade on Airport Road in Gwadar with automatic and heavy weapons causing casualties and property losses to the enemy, he said.
Meanwhile, Freedom fighters destroyed and set fire to four trawlers carrying fertilizer from Gwadar during the blockade at the Tijaban Karki area while the drivers were released after being warned, the spokesman said.
Fighters fired several rounds using a grenade launcher and attacked with automatic weapons at the customs camp near the National Bank in Pasni city causing losses to the customs personnel, he said.
BRAS freedom fighters attacked the Coast Guard camp near Hokaar in Jeewani with automatic and heavy weapons causing losses to the enemy army.
Freedom fighters carried out blockade at various places in Turbat city which continued for many hours.
BRAS fighters fired five rounds using a rocket launcher at the helipad of the Asghar Gate camp of the occupying army causing fire to break out.
Meanwhile, Pakistan Army’s Military Intelligence (MI) office in Turbat city was targeted by firing ten rounds using grenade launcher resulting in casualties and property damage to the enemy.
Fighters patrolled the Sangani Sar, Chah Sar and Malikabad areas of Turbat where enemy movements were monitored through snap-checking for several hours.
An army camp in Gorhkop Sourdi was attacked using rockets and heavy weapons. Meanwhile, Pakistani army camp in Turbat Absar was attacked using a grenade launcher.
BRAS fighters attacked the occupying Pakistani army camp in Madagh Kalat in the Kolwah area of Kech from two directions.
Freedom fighters used heavy weapons and fired fifty shells using rocket launchers and grenade launchers.
As a result, at least four enemy army personnel were eliminated while more casualties and property damage were inflicted.
Another squad of freedom fighters ambushed a convoy of vehicles attempting to assist the enemy army in the Dal-e-Bazar area.
In this attack, three more enemy personnel were eliminated and at least six others were injured, the spokesman said, adding the cowardly army retreated and forcibly entered houses using civilians as shields.
Baloch Raaji Aajoi Sangar fighters blockaded the Kharan-Quetta main highway for more than two hours and conducted planned snap checks.
The Deputy Commissioner’s office in Kharan was targeted with a hand grenade attack.
“The said officer was posted in Kharan under a plan by the occupying army and was involved in several anti-Baloch activities, including forcing employees to participate in government functions and rallies through intimidation and threats,” he said.
The attack on an army post on Gazi Road in the same city continued for half an hour with automatic weapons, resulting in heavy losses for the occupying army.
“In retaliation, the bewildered army fired mortar shells at the civilian population,” he said.
Freedom fighters set up a blockade on the Quetta-Taftan highway at Sheikh Wasil in Noshki and arrested a government official.
The weapons of his guards were seized; however, he was released in accordance with Balochi tradition.
During the blockade, Levies Force personnel were arrested and their weapons were seized, he said, adding the personnel were later released.
Fighters captured a Levies post at Do Passi in the same area and seized weapons. The personnel were later released.
An SPG-9 was fired at an army post in Kishangi (Pachanan), injuring five personnel.
In the Khadkocha area of Mastung, freedom fighters blockaded the Quetta-Karachi main highway for three hours.
During this time, a CTD personnel member was eliminated while trying to escape while other personnel were injured and the enemy advance was thwarted.
BRAS fighters blocked the main highway at the toll plaza near Kalat city on Thursday night.
On the same day, a Pakistani army vehicle was targeted in a remote-controlled IED attack at the said location, resulting in enemy army casualties and property losses.
In Mangocher and Mahalabi, freedom fighters continued to block the main highways for hours at various locations maintaining their control over the area through coordinated snap checks.
Fighters blockaded the main highway in the Kolpur area of Bolan for more than two hours. During this time, not only was the main highway taken under complete control but the movement of traffic was also stopped and a military alert was maintained in the area.
Freedom fighters also conducted a two-hour blockade on the main highway between Barkhan and Rakhni, searching for security agencies and personnel of state interest through snap checks.
A grenade attack was carried out on the office of the so-called Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Surab at around 9 pm, resulting in the injury of two personnel and partial damage to the office.
In Khuzdar, a blockade was set up near Ornach on the Quetta-Karachi main highway, while control was maintained on the highway at Wadh Kararo for more than two hours.
During this, freedom fighters stopped and identified former MPA Hamal Kalmati but he was later let go with honor as per Balochi traditions.
During the same blockade, freedom fighters arrested Akhtar, son of Khair Jan, a key member of the so-called death squad formed by state intelligence agencies.
After investigation and identification, he was sentenced to death. Akhtar had been a freedom fighter in the past, but in 2015, he surrendered to the enemy and became active against the Baloch National Movement.
He was a close associate of the head of the state death squad, Mehrullah Muhammad Hassani and was involved in the Baloch genocide.
He was given several opportunities by BRAS but he did not give up his activities, after which he was punished.
In Karachi, BRAS freedom fighters were active. Quaidabad police station was targeted in a grenade attack, resulting in three personnel being injured.
On the same night, a CTD vehicle near the Northern Bypass was also targeted with a grenade, injuring three personnel.
A grenade attack was carried out on a police station in Hub City, injuring a police personnel and damaging the facility. Kamran, an agent of intelligence agencies was also targeted in the attack in the same city. The agent was under the guise of a shopkeeper but was secretly acting as an informant for state agencies.
In Panjgur, BRAS fighters also carried out several operations. The blockade and snap-checking continued for two hours at Sedan Cross. In the Saradok area which is located on the CPEC route freedom fighters blocked the enemy’s shipments for three hours. The CPEC highway was also blocked in the Balgatar Nali area of Panjgur.
BRAS freedom fighters carried out important military operations in different areas of Dera Bugti. An army check post at Kattan Pul was targeted while a police post was attacked in the Garnadi Tagiya area of Sohbatpur causing losses to the security forces. An army check post in Sanni was also attacked causing casualties and property damage to the enemy. The gas pipeline from Sui to Punjab was destroyed by planting explosives at Rajhanpur, disrupting the supply of energy.
In Sibi, BRAS freedom fighters captured the Mirzani police check post. All the personnel were arrested and their weapons were seized. Later, all the personnel were released.
A blockade was set up on the main highway in Bakhtiarabad, during which two personnel were eliminated and more were injured in a clash with the occupying forces. The army was also targeted in an attack in Kormowood.
Personnel assigned to guard the gas plant in Dhadar were targeted. A blockade was also set up on the highway in the same area during which a complete snap-checking was carried out.
A police vehicle was targeted in a grenade attack at Sardar Garh Ali Chowk in the Khanpur area of Rahim Yar Khan district of Punjab injuring three personnel.
During this extensive military operation by the Baloch Raaji Aajoi Sangar, freedom fighter Martyr Jahanzeb Mengal alias Balach Jam was martyred during a fierce clash in Noshki.
The clash took place on the night of March 27 in the Qadirabad area of Noshki, when the occupying Pakistani army raided to arrest a freedom fighter. During the fierce clash that lasted for three hours, Martyr Fighter Jahanzeb fought alone against the enemy, eliminating eight personnel of the occupying army while injuring several others and thwarting the enemy’s advance.
During the clash, the enemy used heavy weapons, including rocket launchers but freedom fighter Jahanzeb resisted in a very organized, courageous and warlike manner. He remained on the front
line until the last moment. Even after being seriously injured, he continued to fight and attained the high status of martyrdom.
