Attack on Pakistani Army Camp in Balochistan, BLF Claims 7 Soldiers Killed

The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed that its women combat unit and other wings have carried out a major operation against Pakistani security forces. According to the organisation, an attack was launched on a Pakistani Army camp in the Buleda area of Kech district in Balochistan province on October 28, in which 7 soldiers are claimed to have been killed.

According to a report by Aaj Tak, the BLF stated that its all-women combat unit, known as the Karima Armed Assault Division (KAAD), carried out this operation in collaboration with the Qurban unit. During the attack, blockades were established on both sides of the Menaz market and vehicles were searched. During this process, the army camp located at Alandur was attacked using heavy and automatic weapons.

According to a statement by BLF spokesperson Major Gawahram Baloch, fighters from KAAD and the Qurban unit effectively blockaded Menaz. Heavy weapons such as rockets and grenade launchers were used in the attack. The organisation claimed that significant damage was caused inside the camp. When the Pakistani Army attempted to send reinforcements via a back route, a counter-attack was launched, which is claimed to have caused further casualties. The organisation also stated that a fighter named Hashum, alias Noor Baloch, was martyred in this operation.

Some videos of the women fighters' blockade and their presence in the area have also circulated on social media, showing scenes of their interaction with local people. All these details and images have been presented by the BLF. However, no official confirmation or detailed statement has been issued by the Pakistani security forces, and thus, this is currently regarded as a unilateral claim.

On the other hand, Pakistani security sources reported an incident in the same area. According to this report, terrorists were attempting to establish a blockade, and one person was killed in a clash with security forces. Thus, there is a discrepancy between the statements of the two parties. It is difficult to verify such incidents in a remote and sensitive area like Balochistan due to limited access and the fact that both sides present their own claims.

KAAD is a women combat unit recently formed by the BLF. The unit is named after Karima Baloch, the former president of the Baloch Students Organisation. Karima Baloch died under mysterious circumstances in Canada in 2020. The organisation is now involving women not just in supporting roles, but also in direct armed operations. Previously, KAAD had also claimed several attacks, including those on military convoys. Bringing women into combat roles has become a new propaganda tool for rebel groups, through which they appear to be attempting to gain local support and attract international attention.

There has long been discontent in Balochistan over issues such as control over resources, enforced disappearances, and economic exploitation. Rebel organisations attempt to justify their struggle by raising these issues, while the Pakistani government conducts security operations, treating these activities as terrorism. Previously, in October 2026, the BLF had also claimed several attacks, stating that a large number of security personnel had died in areas including Gwadar. These claims are often exaggerated and are not independently verified.

The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) is a separatist organisation operating in the Balochistan region. It has long been involved in armed conflict and insurgent activities against Pakistan.