Baloch Liberation Army Reports 14 Pakistani Personnel Killed in Armed Clash

Balochistan: According to Raaz News | The Azad Baloch faction of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) reported that 14 Pakistani military personnel were killed in clashes in Panjpai Muhammad Khel on September 25.

In a statement issued on October 20, Azad Baloch, spokesperson for the Azad Baloch faction of the BLA, said approximately 14 Pakistani personnel and three members of the group were killed during the clash.

He said the fighting began at 6 a.m. and continued until 4 p.m. Despite Pakistani forces receiving drone support, BLA fighters resisted the attack and forced them to retreat. According to the statement, 14 Pakistani personnel were killed in the clashes.

The statement said three members of the faction were killed: Abdul Hameed, alias Bilali Baloch; Naseeb, alias Asad Baloch; and a third member whose identity the group said would be disclosed later for organizational reasons and in accordance with its policies.

The faction added that Abdul Hameed was from Nushki and Naseeb was from Manguchar. All three members had joined the group in 2023 and had previously participated in several clashes with Pakistani forces.

The Azad Baloch faction concluded by stating that its armed operations would continue until Pakistani forces withdrew from Balochistan and the region achieved independence.