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Seven Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Balochistan IED Blast

Pakistan's military blames Baloch Liberation Army and accuses India of backing the separatist group following the deadly attack in Kachhi district.

A general view shows the Lakpass Tunnel (R) blocked with shipping containers by the Pakistani authorities during the ongoing sit-in protest by the Balochistan National Party Mengal (BNP-M).
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Overview

  • The attack occurred on May 6 in Kachhi district, targeting a military vehicle with an improvised explosive device (IED).
  • The Pakistan military has launched clearance operations in the region to locate those responsible for the attack.
  • Officials have accused the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) of carrying out the bombing and labeled the group an 'Indian proxy,' though no evidence has been provided.
  • The incident follows a series of escalating attacks in Balochistan, including a recent prison van ambush where five police officers were abducted.
  • Balochistan remains a hotspot of separatist violence, with insurgents targeting state personnel and infrastructure in what they claim is a struggle against economic exploitation and political marginalization.