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Baloch Liberation Front's major operation against Pakistan ends, 84 attacks in three days
This news article is for educational purposes only. OPERATION BAAM The Baloch separatist organization Baloch Liberation Front launched an operation against the Pakistan Army and institutions from July 9 to July 11, which ended on the night of July 11.Major kahram Baloch, spokesman for the Balochistan separatist organization Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF), said that the BLF carried out a total of 84 attacks, in which Pakistani forces and state institutions were severely damaged on various fronts. In these operations, at least 50 FC and army personnel were killed, while more than 51 were injured, and 9 personnel of Pakistan intelligence agencies were also killed. The details of all these attacks are as follows. BLF fighters attacked an FC checkpoint on the main highway in Gwadar’s Mondi Cross using heavy weapons. The organization’s fighters set fire to a mobile tower along with its machinery in Gwadar’s Paleri area. On July 10 at 1:30 PM, BLF fighters attacked a Pakistani forces’ checkpoint in Balicha with heavy weapons. On July 10 at 1:30 PM, the BLF targeted a Pakistani Army checkpoint in Mirabad with heavy weapons. On July 10 at 6:50 PM, BLF fighters attacked a Pakistani forces’ checkpoint in Hotabad with heavy weapons. The BLF conducted blockades and patrols in Balicha, Tigran, Mirabad, Hotabad, and Hirabad, with no advancement from enemy forces. During this time, the fighters also attacked a Levies checkpoint. On July 10 at 3:40 PM, the BLF attacked a Pakistani Army camp in Dasht Subdan. On July 10, BLF fighters attacked a military checkpoint in Dasht Khudan with heavy weapons, destroying two surveillance cameras during the operation. Baloch separatist fighters conducted blockades and inspections in Dasht Khudan and Maksar Bazaar. On July 10 at 7:30 PM, the organization’s fighters launched a fierce attack on three Pakistani forces’ vehicles, including an armored vehicle, in Mand’s Budig Dan area, lasting half an hour. The attack resulted in four personnel killed and three injured. On July 10, BLF fighters attacked a Pakistani forces’ camp in Dasht Bal Nagor in Kech. On the evening of July 10, BLF fighters attacked a Pakistani Army checkpoint established at the residence of martyred Captain Jahangir in Tamp Gomazi. After the attack, forces sealed the area and initiated strict checks. Fighters attacked the main Pakistani forces’ camp in Mand’s Soro area from two sides, targeting personnel in the trenches. On the night of July 9, BLF fighters attacked a customs checkpoint near Shiwani Pump in Turbat Josak. The BLF attacked a Pakistani forces’ checkpoint in Turbat’s D-Baloch area with heavy weapons. On July 9 at 9:00 PM, the main Pakistani forces’ camp in Kech’s Gorkop area was targeted with rocket launchers and other heavy weapons. On July 9 at 11:30 PM, the BLF attacked a Pakistani forces’ camp in Tijaban Karki with heavy weapons. On the night of July 9, the BLF attacked a Pakistani forces’ checkpoint in Kech’s Gorkop Niami Kalag area. During the attack, forces deployed a drone camera, which was shot down by the fighters. The BLF fired multiple mortar shells at a Pakistani forces’ camp in Kech’s Gorkop area, which landed inside the camp. On July 10 at 4:00 PM, BLF fighters conducted a blockade in Balida Minaz, took control of the area, and addressed the public. In Balida, the BLF took bank security guards hostage, seized their weapons, and set the bank and its records on fire. On July 9 at 8:00 PM, the BLF launched a fierce attack from three sides on a Pakistani forces’ checkpoint at Sari Gudgi Water Supply in Balgatar. On July 10 at 9:00 AM, the BLF attacked a Pakistani forces’ camp in Balgatar’s Saadabad area from all four sides. On July 9 at 5:00 PM, the BLF attacked the main forces’ camp at Kade Hotel in Kolwah with rocket launchers and other heavy and advanced weapons from all four sides. During the attack, forces used surveillance cameras and quadcopters for monitoring, which were destroyed by the fighters. On the previous night at 9:00 PM, Baloch fighters launched a fierce attack from two sides with modern and heavy weapons on a Pakistani military camp in Kolwah’s Dandar Ashal area. According to local sources, the attack continued for a long time, during which the fighters shot down and destroyed a military quadcopter. At 11:00 PM in Kolwah Ashal, when reinforcements consisting of four vehicles arrived, the fighters ambushed and fiercely attacked them. Both attacks reportedly resulted in multiple military personnel killed and injured. On the previous night at 9:00 PM, the fighters conducted a prolonged blockade and snap-checking on Haji Yasin Market, CPEC Road in Panjgur, and attacked a gas-carrying bowser, rendering it inoperable. On July 10, the BLF conducted a blockade on the CPEC Road in Panjgur and inspected vehicles. The BLF launched a fierce attack with heavy and advanced weapons from two sides on an FC checkpoint in Panjgur’s Garmkan Tanki area, causing the checkpoint’s protective trenches to collapse due to the intensity of the attack. On July 9 at 11:00 AM, the BLF attacked a Pakistani forces’ checkpoint at Qalam Chowk in Panjgur with heavy and advanced weapons. On July 10, fighters conducted a blockade in Washuk and set a bowser vehicle on fire. On July 10, the BLF seized a Levies checkpoint in Washuk, confiscated weapons and equipment, and set the checkpoint on fire. On July 9 around 2:00 PM, the BLF set a Ufone mobile tower, including its machinery, on fire in Jhao’s Nondara Kolanj area. On the same evening around 7:00 PM, the BLF ambushed and fiercely attacked two vehicles and personnel on foot in Jhao’s Nondara Dura village, resulting in four personnel killed on the spot and eight severely injured. On the evening of July 9, the BLF attacked a Pakistani forces’ checkpoint in Jhao’s Gazi area with modern and heavy weapons. During the attack, a military drone camera was shot down by the fighters. On July 9, the BLF also launched a fierce attack on a military camp in Jhao’s Darukucha area. On July 10, fighters attacked a Pakistani forces’ camp in Jhao’s Doliji area with heavy and modern weapons for half an hour. The BLF conducted a blockade and inspection on the RCD highway between Bela and Wadh, setting a government vehicle on fire during the operation. On July 10 morning, the fighters attacked two vehicles carrying valuable minerals in Wadh Drakala, Khuzdar. On July 9, the BLF attacked the main Pakistani forces’ camp in Wadh Pali Mas, Khuzdar. On the night of July 10, the fighters conducted a two-hour blockade on the Karachi-Quetta highway in Wadh’s Sekhro area, damaging vehicles carrying minerals with gunfire. On July 9 at 6:00 PM, the BLF targeted Pakistani forces’ personnel on foot in Kharan’s Kabdani neighborhood, resulting in one personnel killed on the spot and one injured. In Kharan on July 9 at 6:30 PM, the fighters attacked the Military Intelligence office in the Red Zone with automatic weapons, causing damage to MI personnel. On July 9 around 8:00 PM, a forces’ checkpoint on Kharan’s Gwashi Road was attacked with automatic weapons while six FC personnel were searching vehicles, resulting in two personnel killed and three severely injured. On July 10 at 11:00 AM, the BLF fired five grenade launcher rounds at an FC camp in Kharan’s Tagzi area, hitting the intended targets. Subsequently, an attack with automatic weapons caused human and material losses to the forces. On the same day from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the fighters conducted a blockade and snap-checking on the CPEC Link Road, Badrazi Cross in Kharan. The BLF attacked a forces’ checkpoint in Kharan’s Latar area with grenade launchers and automatic weapons, resulting in two forces’ personnel killed, one injured, and partial damage to the checkpoint. The BLF fired three rockets at an FC checkpoint on Kharan’s Gwashi Road, causing human and material losses to the forces. On July 10 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the fighters conducted a blockade and snap-checking in Kharan’s Jangal Cross area. On July 10 from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM, the BLF conducted a blockade and snap-checking at Sarawan on the Kharan-Karachi Road. On July 10 around 9:00 PM, the BLF conducted a blockade and snap-checking on the Kharan-Noshki Road in Albat. In Albat, the BLF targeted and killed forces’ personnel in the FC checkpoint trenches using sniper and thermal weapons, followed by an attack with rockets and automatic weapons, resulting in three personnel killed and two injured. The fighters seized a Levies checkpoint near the FC checkpoint, confiscating weapons and other equipment. Levies personnel were warned and released due to their Baloch identity. On July 10, the BLF attacked gas-carrying bowser vehicles in Dalbandin. BLF fighters attacked a Pakistani forces’ checkpoint in Quetta’s Kirani Road, Hazara Town. The BLF attacked an FC camp gate in Quetta’s Zargat Colony, Sariab Road, with a hand grenade. On July 10, during a blockade on the main highway in Quetta’s Dasht area, the fighters fired on a Secretariat bus, causing damage. On the Quetta-Sibi highway at Dasht, the BLF seized a Levies checkpoint, confiscated weapons, and set the checkpoint and vehicles on fire. The BLF targeted an FC checkpoint in Quetta’s Sona Khan with a bomb attack. BLF fighters attacked an FC checkpoint in Quetta’s Hazar Ganji. The BLF attacked trucks carrying minerals near Al-Hassan Hotel on the Quetta-Karachi National Highway in Khadkocha, causing damage. In Qalat’s Marjan area near a hotel on the main highway, the fighters conducted a blockade, inspected vehicles, and targeted trucks carrying minerals. The BLF conducted blockades and snap-checking at Kolpur and Dasht on the Quetta-Sibi highway. In Qalat’s Kaputo area, the fighters fired on a mobile tower, causing damage, and set its machinery on fire. Near Qalat’s Toll Plaza, the fighters attacked advancing forces’ personnel, forcing them to retreat. In Qalat’s Dasht Guran area, the fighters fired on a Ufone tower and set its machinery on fire. On July 10 in Qalat’s Marjan area, BLF fighters targeted eight forces’ personnel with a remote-controlled bomb attack, killing seven on the spot. On July 10 at Mangochar Cross, the BLF targeted a military convoy vehicle with a hand grenade attack, causing damage. In Qalat’s Dasht Guran area, a mobile tower was set on fire along with its machinery. In another location in Qalat’s Kaputo area, a mobile tower was damaged by gunfire and its machinery set on fire. In Qalat’s Tok area, a mobile tower was damaged by gunfire and its machinery set on fire. In another location in Qalat’s Dasht Guran, a fifth mobile tower was set on fire. The BLF conducted a blockade on the main highway between Mekhtar and Kajhuri in Musakhail. During the operation, buses were searched, and nine personnel linked to MI and ISI were identified and killed. On July 9 at 1:00 PM, BLF fighters attacked a Pakistani forces’ checkpoint in Sibi’s Karmo Wad with heavy weapons. On the night of July 9, the BLF targeted a police checkpoint at Sibi Phatak with a hand grenade attack. On the same day, the fighters attacked a Pakistani forces’ checkpoint near Sibi Toll Plaza with modern and heavy weapons. The BLF conducted a blockade for several hours on the main highway in Sibi’s Dosa Lashari area. In Sobatpur’s Lohi area, the BLF attacked a police checkpoint. On July 9, the BLF targeted a police checkpoint in Nasirabad’s Sasoli area. The BLF attacked a Pakistani forces’ checkpoint near Shahanshah in Nasirabad’s Chhatar area with heavy weapons. On July 10 at 8:00 PM, the BLF attacked a Pakistani military camp in Nasirabad. On July 11 at 5:00 PM, patrols and blockades were conducted in all areas of Mand and Tamp. An attack was carried out on a Levies station in Nodz, and personnel were warned to shut down the station. On July 11 at 6:00 PM, the BLF targeted a police station in Nasirabad.
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