Balochistan Liberation Army launches ‘Operation Herof’ Inflicting Heavy Losses on Pakistan Military

Balochistan, Pakistan – Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a significant and ongoing military operation dubbed "Operation Herof," targeting Pakistani military forces in Balochistan. According to BLA reports, coordinated attacks have resulted in deaths of 102 Pakistani soldiers within six hours of operation's commencement.  

BLA’s statement revealed that operation involved suicide attackers from Majeed Brige, a notorious faction known for carrying out high-profile attacks. operation, which began with a daring assault on Bela army camp, has reportedly led to capture of large sections of camp and establishment of checkpoints across key highways in province to ambush military convoys.  

Operation Herof: BLA’s Coordinated Assault  

According to BLA’s spokesperson, Jeeyand Baloch, attack on Bela army camp began with detonation of two explosives-len vehicles at camp’s main entrance and nearby security posts previous night. explosions, described as powerful enough to destroy entrance and security posts, were followed by an aggressive infiltration of camp by Herof fidayeen unit of Majeed Brige.

"Under Baloch Liberation Army’s fidayeen operation 'Herof,' fidayeen unit of BLA’s Majeed Brige attacked occupying forces’ Bela camp, killing over 40 military personnel so far and holding control of a significant portion of camp for last six hours," Jeeyand Baloch said in statement. He ded that all fidayeen attackers were still safe and maintained communication with BLA leership, indicating that fighters continue to "vance against enemy" within camp.  

Widespre Checkpoints and Military Casualties  

In dition to assault on Bela camp, BLA fighters have reportedly seized control of major highways across Balochistan by setting up checkpoints. se efforts were coordinated by Fatah Squ and Special Tactical Operations Squ (STOS) of BLA, leing to furr casualties among Pakistani military personnel.

"So far, 62 personnel have been killed in blockes and clashes with military, bringing total number of enemy military personnel killed to 102," BLA statement detailed. fighters reportedly captured over 22 military, police, and Levies personnel during se operations.

statement also provided specific details on checkpoints set up by BLA, noting that majority of those killed at se locations were military personnel travelling in civilian clos on passenger buses. se individuals were identified and subsequently executed by BLA fighters.  

Strategic Blockes Across Balochistan  

BLA’s strategic blockes have been established on several key highways in Balochistan, including Gwar-Jiwani Coastal Highway, Mand-Turbat Highway in Hotab area, Abdoi Highway in Tegran, Turbat-Heronk CPEC Highway, Quetta-Taftan Highway, Noshki-Kharan Highway, Mastung-Khkucha Highway, Kalat-Karachi Highway, Bolan and Koh-e-Sulaiman’s main highways, Balgtar-Panjgur, and Sibi-Mithri Highways.   

se blockes have effectively paralyzed military movement and supply lines across province. BLA’s Operation Herof comes at a time of heightened military activity in Pakistan.   

Pakistan's Military Response Amid Rising Insurgency  

Pakistani government recently launched "Operation Azm-e-Istehkam" (Resolve for Stability) in response to a surge in violence across country. operation was announced following a review led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan’s counterterrorism measures, particularly National Action Plan, which was opted in aftermath of December 2014 Peshawar Army Public School attack. attack, claimed by Pakistan Taliban (TTP), resulted in over 140 deaths, mostly of students.

In 2023 alone, Pakistan experienced nearly 1,000 casualties from almost 700 incidents of violence, with a significant concentration of attacks in northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and southwestern province of Balochistan. Many of se attacks targeted law enforcement personnel, contributing to an environment of escalating conflict and instability.  

Violent attacks have persisted into 2024, with notable incidents targeting Chinese installations and personnel, critical to $62 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. In March, an attack on a convoy of Chinese engineers resulted in deaths of at least five Chinese nationals and a Pakistani.  

security of Chinese nationals and interests has become a focal point of Pakistan's military operations, underscored by a recent five-day visit to China by Prime Minister Sharif and Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir. ir agenda emphasized importance of protecting Chinese investments and personnel, reflecting strategic partnership between two nations.  

BLA’s Growing Insurgency and Regional Implications  

This latest series of attacks by BLA underscores growing intensity and coordination of insurgency in Balochistan, a region long plagued by conflict and separatist violence. BLA’s bold move to target a major army camp and establish widespre control over key transportation routes highlights ir capability and determination to challenge Pakistani military presence in region.

As Operation Herof unfolds, it raises serious concerns about stability of Balochistan and effectiveness of Pakistani counterinsurgency efforts. situation remains fluid, with possibility of furr escalations as BLA continues its assault on military targets across province.