Quetta: The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks in various areas of Balochistan—Zhao, Barkhan, Tump, and Turbat—on Monday, killing at least 10 Pakistani soldiers.
According to local media reports, these attacks follow an operation in which Baloch militant groups allegedly killed 15 Pakistani soldiers in the previous 24 hours.
Military convoy ambushed in Jhao
BLF spokesman Major Gawaharam Baloch issued a statement stating that on the afternoon of December 28, a Pakistani army convoy was “surprisedly attacked” in the Jhao area of Awaran district.
A foot patrol, a bomb disposal team, and a military pickup vehicle were targeted.
Eight soldiers were killed on the spot in the attack, while three were seriously injured.
The spokesman alleged that the armored vehicle escorting the convoy “fled during the attack,” leaving the injured and dead soldiers behind. The group also stated that it would release a video soon.
Rocket attack in the dark of night in Barkhan
Hours after the initial attack, BLF fighters shelled a military camp in the Sarati-Tik area near Rakni in Barkhan district at night.
Heavy weapons, including rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), were used.
Two Pakistani soldiers were killed One injured
The attack caused chaos in the camp.
Violent actions also occurred in Tump and Turbat
The BLF reported that on December 28th, a security checkpoint in the Gomazhi area of Tump was hit by heavy artillery fire, resulting in “casualties and equipment damage to the troops.”
In a similar vein, on December 27th, naval personnel in Turbat were attacked with hand grenades outside the main gate.
Several naval personnel are reported injured in the attack, prompting increased security in the area.
Struggle will continue until “Independent Balochistan” is achieved: BLF
BLF issued a clear warning—
“Our attacks on the Pakistani army will continue until the goal of an independent Balochistan is achieved.”
Such deadly attacks in Balochistan are becoming a serious challenge for Pakistan’s security agencies.
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