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Baloch Liberation Army claims 34 operations, 23 Pakistani soldiers killed
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for conducting 34 military operations across Pakistan between October 9-20, resulting in the deaths of 23 security personnel. The group said those killed included 14 army soldiers and nine military intelligence officials.
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The Baloch Liberation Army, a militant organization seeking independence for Balochistan, made the assertion through a statement claiming an intensified campaign against Pakistani security forces over the 12-day period. According to the BLA's claims, the operations were spread across multiple locations in Pakistan-administered territory.
The claimed casualties consisted of 14 personnel from the Pakistan Army and nine members of Military Intelligence, the outfit said. The BLA did not provide specific details regarding the locations or nature of the alleged operations, nor did it offer evidence to substantiate the claims.
The assertions come amid ongoing tensions in Balochistan, where separatist groups have conducted periodic attacks against military and civilian targets. Pakistan's security establishment has not yet issued an official response to the BLA's claims regarding the alleged October operations.
The BLA has a history of claiming responsibility for attacks in Balochistan and other parts of Pakistan. Independent verification of such claims remains difficult given the volatile security situation in the region and limited access for independent observers.