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Defence
14 Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Twin Baloch Liberation Army Attacks in Balochistan
✍️ Tripuratimes
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 05:43 AM
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Twin attacks claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army in Balochistan resulted in the deaths of 14 Pakistani soldiers, according to military sources.
Two coordinated assaults attributed to the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in Pakistan's Balochistan province have left 14 soldiers dead, the armed forces said on Sunday. The first strike hit a military convoy near the town of Turbat, while a second explosion targeted a checkpoint in the nearby district of Gwadar within a short interval. Both sites suffered heavy damage and the casualties were confirmed after the army recovered the bodies.
The Pakistani military released a brief statement condemning the attacks and vowing a decisive response. It said that security operations against insurgent groups in the region would be intensified, and that investigations were underway to identify the perpetrators and any external support they might have received.
The BLA, which has been waging a low‑intensity insurgency for years demanding greater autonomy for the Baloch people, claimed responsibility for the twin attacks through its official channels. Analysts note that the incident underscores the persistent volatility in Balochistan, a province rich in natural resources but plagued by periodic violence.
No further details on the identities of the fallen soldiers or the exact timing of the attacks were provided. The army has also warned of possible retaliatory operations against BLA hideouts in the coming days.
The Pakistani military released a brief statement condemning the attacks and vowing a decisive response. It said that security operations against insurgent groups in the region would be intensified, and that investigations were underway to identify the perpetrators and any external support they might have received.
The BLA, which has been waging a low‑intensity insurgency for years demanding greater autonomy for the Baloch people, claimed responsibility for the twin attacks through its official channels. Analysts note that the incident underscores the persistent volatility in Balochistan, a province rich in natural resources but plagued by periodic violence.
No further details on the identities of the fallen soldiers or the exact timing of the attacks were provided. The army has also warned of possible retaliatory operations against BLA hideouts in the coming days.