Overview
- The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for 71 coordinated attacks across 51 locations in Balochistan under its 'Operation Herof,' targeting military convoys, intelligence centers, police stations, and infrastructure.
- The group stated the attacks were designed to test Pakistan's military readiness and defensive capabilities in preparation for future organized warfare.
- The BLA accused Pakistan of being a hub for global terrorism, calling on the international community to recognize Islamabad as a terrorist state.
- Rejecting claims of being a foreign proxy, the BLA asserted its autonomy and appealed to India and other nations for political, diplomatic, and military support against Pakistan.
- Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir downplayed the unrest, describing the insurgency as being driven by a small militant fringe of approximately 1,500 individuals.