Balochistan Terrorism Watch

[prothought]

Look, you can't change a population that doesn't want to be changed

It's like saying oh, we should just make the Afghans more sane and reasonable

How the hell do you think we should get the crazy, racist and jahil out of these people?

What? Terrorists make up a tiny fraction of the population there. It’s the terror that keeps them scared of the terrorists. A visible lack of state action to engage and encourage the populace to come out and show their will is playing its own part in the deterioration of the state writ. I think political leadership has a more crucial role to play than military command.

 

[Denduved750]

Im really mad and upset

 

[Asfandyar Bhittani]

ISPR press release

"In backdrop of cowardly terrorist activities, targeting the innocent civilians in Balochistan on 26 August, the security forces are conducting extensive intelligence based operations (IBOs) to hunt down the perpetrators of these heinous acts.​

On night 29/30 August, in three separate IBOs in District Kech, Panjgur and Zhob, five terrorists were sent to hell by the security forces, while three terrorists got injured during the intense fire exchange.​

Sanitization operations will continue until all perpetrators, facilitators and abetters of these atrocious acts are brought to justice.​

Security forces of Pakistan, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan."

https://ispr.gov.pk/press-release-detail?id=6973

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[ghazi52]

5 terrorists killed, 3 injured in intelligence-based operations across Balochistan: ISPR​

Iftikhar Shirazi
August 30, 2024

Five terrorists have been killed while three others were injured in intelligence-based operations (IBOs) carried out by security forces in multiple Balochistan districts, the military’s media affairs wing said on Friday.

In the latest flare-up of violence, dozens of militants affiliated with the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) — a separatist outfit — launched numerous attacks on Sunday midnight across Balochistan, targeting security personnel as well as civilians.

At least 50 people, including 14 security men, lost their lives as militants went on a rampage across the province, storming police stations, blowing up railway tracks, and setting fire to almost three dozen vehicles. In response, security forces neutralised 21 militants.

Among those killed were 23 people in Musakhail, mostly labourers from Punjab, who were offloaded from trucks and vans and shot dead after an identity check.

Referring to the deadly attacks earlier this week, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement today: “The security forces are conducting extensive intelligence-based operations (IBOs) to hunt down the perpetrators of these heinous acts.

“On night [of] 29/30 August, in three separate IBOs in District Kech, Panjgur, and Zhob, five terrorists were sent to hell by the security forces, while three terrorists got injured during the intense fire exchange,” the ISPR said.

 

[ghazi52]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1829407283115139555

 

[ghazi52]

 

[ghazi52]

2 injured in grenade attack on Quetta security checkpoint: police​

Abdullah Zehri
September 1, 2024

Bystanders and security personnel gather at the site of a grenade attack in Quetta’s Chaman Phatak area on September 1. — Photo via author
Two bystanders were injured on Sunday in a grenade attack on a security checkpoint in Quetta’s Chaman Phatak area, according to a senior police official.

Superintendent of Police (City) Azhar Shah told Dawn.com that the injured were taken to Civil Hospital, adding that police and CTD cordoned off the area and launched an investigation.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects threw a grenade at the checkpost, but it fell outside and exploded. SP Shah also told Dawn.com that Safe City cameras are being employed to trace the suspects.

Balochistan Health Department Spokesman Dr Waseem Baig confirmed that both the victims, Osama and Ghulam Hussain, were out of danger and receiving medical aid.

Last week, at least 50 people, including 14 security men, lost their lives in different parts of Balochistan as dozens of militants affiliated with the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) — a separatist outfit — went on a rampage across the province, storming police stations, blowing up railway tracks, and setting fire to almost three dozen vehicles.

In subsequent operations, the armed forces’ media wing said 21 militants were neutralised by the security forces as Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi vowed to crush terrorism in the province.

In Musakhail, a district on the border with Punjab, the militants shot dead 23 people after checking their identity documents.

“We found 23 bullet-riddled bodies lying by a roadside,” Ayub Achakzai, Musakhail SSP told Dawn. He added that among the dead bodies, a person who was shot in the legs was rescued.

In Kalat, militants attacked a Levies station, two hotels, and the residence of a tribal elder besides setting alight a toll plaza on the national highway.

In the exchange of fire, 11 people, including four Levies officials and a police sub-inspector, lost their lives whereas nine people, including Kalat Assistant Commissioner Aftab Lasi, were injured.

In Bolan’s Kolpur area, six bodies were recovered. Security officials believed they were also shot dead by militants.

 

[ghazi52]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1830494090326094331

 

[Starlord]

Still the duffers in GHQ sending foot soldiers in one of the most difficult terrains, I don't understand that where are all the Armed drones ? If a area is cordon-off for a targeted operation, putting a AH-Z Heli and couple of Armed drones over head or at least on stand-by will reduce the casualties on our side, but after 20 years of counter insurgency looks like the duffer Generals learned nothing, ZERO... looks like PA stopped producing Generals like Tariq Khan altogether.

 

[PakistaniDefender]

Still the duffers in GHQ sending foot soldiers in one of the most difficult terrains, I don't understand that where are all the Armed drones ? If a area is cordon-off for a targeted operation, putting a AH-Z Heli and couple of Armed drones over head or at least on stand-by will reduce the casualties on our side, but after 20 years of counter insurgency looks like the duffer Generals learned nothing, ZERO... looks like PA stopped producing Generals like Tariq Khan altogether.

We got AH 1Z Helis?

 

[ghazi52]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1832442674453880927

 

[ghazi52]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1833874132129165320

 

[ghazi52]

2 policemen martyred, 1 injured in bomb blast near Quetta​

Abdullah Zehri
September 14, 2024

Police vehicle near which the “planted bomb” exploded. — Photo provided by the Author
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaMc238IiRov8okfYy3n
Two policemen were martyred and another injured in a planted bomb blast targeting officials in Kuchlak town near Quetta on Saturday, police said.

Speaking to the media, Quetta’s Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Azhar Rashid said that the explosives were planted at the site of the incident beforehand and they exploded as soon as the police vehicle arrived.

“Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Zainuddin and gunman Mohammad Tahir embraced martyrdom whereas the driver got injured and was moved to Mufti Mehmood Memorial Hospital”, DSP Rashid said.

After receiving medical aid, the driver was shifted to a trauma centre in Quetta, the DSP added.

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti condemned the explosion and paid tribute to the martyred officials, expressing heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the family.

“The eternal sacrifices of Balochistan Police, levies and security forces against terrorism cannot be neglected,” Bugti said in a press release, adding that the government will only rest once terrorists and their facilitators have been eliminated.

“The entire country is standing alongside the brave forces in the war against terrorism,” he said.