BLA attacks 'occupying Pak Army' during so-called victory celebrations in Quetta
"Baloch Liberation Army freedom fighters targeted occupying Pakistani Army and its so-called Victory Celebrations in Quetta and Mastung," the statement read.It added that the attack on Munir Mengal Road in Quetta was specifically aimed at armed agents leading the rally.advertisement"Today, freedom fighters targeted a rally of the so-called 'Victory Celebrations' organised under the patronage of occupying Pakistani Army in Quetta with a grenade attack on Munir Mengal Road. The rally was being led by so-called MPA Ali Madad Jattak. Freedom fighters targeted armed death squad agents ahead of the rally.""As a result of the attack, 1 death squad agent was eliminated and 12 were injured," the spokesperson claimed.The group also lashed out at the Balochistan government, saying, "The so-called Balochistan government, out of fear, tried to throw dust in eyes of the world by installing containers all over Quetta and celebrating a 'so-called celebration' under the patronage of occupying state."
ANOTHER ATTACK AT MASTUNG TARGETS CHECKPOINTAccording to the BLA, another grenade attack was carried out the previous night in Mastung district. The group said its fighters targeted a checkpoint handled by Pakistani forces at MCC Cross. However, no official confirmation has been issued by the authorities. "Last night, Baloch Liberation Army freedom fighters targeted enemy personnel posted at the checkpoint of occupying Pakistani Army at MCC Cross in Mastung with a hand grenade attack, as a result of which 4 personnel were injured," the statement said.advertisementThe group also accused the military of mistreating civilians. "In the name of searching on the said checkpoint, Baloch people were being humiliated, from which even women and the elderly were not safe," Jeeyand Baloch added.The BLA warned of more attacks in the future, saying, "Baloch Liberation Army claims responsibility for these attacks. Our attacks on occupying Pakistani army and its collaborators will continue.""The convoy of PPP MP Ali Madad Jatak was attacked with hand grenades and fired upon on Sariab Road in Quetta. The incident took place near Munir Mengal Chowk. Ali Madad Jatak was unharmed in the attack, but his vehicle was partially damaged," said Sariab Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Asif Ghafoor as quoted by Dawn.Tensions between BLA and the Pakistani authorities are escalating as the rebel group has heightened their attacks for the separation of Balochistan from Pakistan. Must Watch
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