Militants from the separatist Baluchistan Liberation Army (BLA) have launched coordinated assaults on two security installations, with officials confirming at least four attackers were killed.
The Lead
Security forces in south-western Pakistan say they have repelled twin attacks on paramilitary bases in Baluchistan province, killing at least four militants. The coordinated raids targeted a Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters in Nokundi and a security checkpost in the Panjgur district late yesterday.
Supporting Details
The assault in Nokundi began with a suicide bomber detonating explosives at the main entrance, followed by an attempt by gunmen to breach the compound. Simultaneously, a separate group targeted a strategic post in the remote Panjgur district.
Local authorities reported a multi-hour exchange of fire but confirmed that security personnel prevented the attackers from entering the main operational facilities at both sites.
The BLA, a banned separatist group operating in the region, claimed responsibility for the dual operation in an online statement.
Quotes
“The terrorists’ design was foiled and their desperate attempt to demoralize the forces failed,” the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said in a statement.
A security official in Quetta told reporters: “The timely action by the guards prevented a major tragedy and the [attackers] were effectively engaged before they could cause significant damage.”
Broader Context
Baluchistan, which borders Iran and Afghanistan, is the site of a decades-long separatist insurgency. Groups like the BLA accuse the federal government of exploiting the province’s rich gas and mineral resources while marginalising the local population.
Recent years have seen an escalation in complex attacks, often involving the BLA’s “Majeed Brigade” suicide squad. These attacks frequently target security forces and infrastructure projects linked to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Future Outlook The military has launched extensive clearance operations in both Nokundi and Panjgur to apprehend any remaining assailants. Security levels have been raised at major installations across the province as investigators analyse the sophisticated weaponry recovered from the scene.
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