BLF concludes ‘Operation Baam'
The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed responsibility for a sweeping wave of armed assaults across Balochistan, declaring the 'successful completion' of Operation Baam, a large-scale military campaign involving 84 coordinated attacks over two days, The Balochistan Post reported.
BLF spokesperson said the attacks occurred between July 9 and July 11, targeting Pakistani military personnel & intelligence operatives.
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