Pakistani security forces on Sunday (Feb 1) claimed they have killed more than 100 “Indian-backed terrorists” in sweeping counterterrorism operations across Balochistan. However, the nation did not share any proof to back the claim that the "terrorists" had Indian links. These counterterrorism operations come a day after a wave of deadly coordinated suicide and gun attacks left dozens of civilians and security personnel dead.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-uk-ambassador-to-us-peter-mandelson-quits-labour-party-after-compromising-undies-pic-from-epstein-files-goes-viral-1769998928340">Ex-UK envoy seen in compromising undies pic in Epstein files, quits Labour Party</a><h2>Major operations after deadly attacks</h2>As per reports, the raids began early Saturday (Jan 31) at multiple locations in the southwestern province of Balochistan, a day after coordinated suicide bombings and gun assaults killed 33 people, most of them civilians.According to provincial authorities, at least 18 civilians, including five women and three children, and 15 members of the security forces were killed during the violence over the past 40 hours.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-than-200-killed-in-intense-clashes-between-separatists-and-army-in-pakistan-s-balochistan-1769957610746">Over 200 killed as separatists, army clash in Pakistan’s Balochistan</a><h2>Fitna al-Hindustan</h2>Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, as cited by ABC News, told reporters in Quetta that Pakistani troops and police had killed 145 militants belonging to what the government calls “Fitna al-Hindustan”, a term it uses for the allegedly India-backed, banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).“The bodies of these 145 killed terrorists are in our custody, and some of them are Afghan nationals,” Bugti said, describing the toll as the highest in decades.He claimed the attackers had planned to take hostages and storm government offices in Quetta’s high-security zone, but were stopped before reaching the city centre. “We were aware of their plans, and our forces were prepared,” he said.<h2>Pakistan's unsubstantiated accusations against India and Afghanistan</h2>Bugti repeatedly accused India and Afghanistan of backing the assailants, alleging that senior BLA leaders were operating from Afghan territory. Both New Delhi and Kabul deny the claims.He said Afghanistan’s Taliban had pledged under the 2020 Doha agreement not to allow Afghan soil to be used for attacks on other countries, but argued that “unfortunately, the Afghan soil was still being used against Pakistan.”

Pakistan claims its forces killed over 100 “Indian-backed terrorists” in major operations across Balochistan after deadly attacks that killed 33 people. Officials accused India and Afghanistan of backing the militants, but offered no evidence. Both countries have denied the allegations.

Pakistani security forces on Sunday (Feb 1) claimed they have killed more than 100 “Indian-backed terrorists” in sweeping counterterrorism operations across Balochistan. However, the nation did not share any proof to back the claim that the "terrorists" had Indian links. These counterterrorism operations come a day after a wave of deadly coordinated suicide and gun attacks left dozens of civilians and security personnel dead. Also read | Ex-UK envoy seen in compromising undies pic in Epstein files, quits Labour Party Major operations after deadly attacks As per reports, the raids began early Saturday (Jan 31) at multiple locations in the southwestern province of Balochistan, a day after coordinated suicide bombings and gun assaults killed 33 people, most of them civilians. According to provincial authorities, at least 18 civilians, including five women and three children, and 15 members of the security forces were killed during the violence over the past 40 hours. Also read | Over 200 killed as separatists, army clash in Pakistan’s Balochistan Fitna al-Hindustan Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, as cited by ABC News, told reporters in Quetta that Pakistani troops and police had killed 145 militants belonging to what the government calls “Fitna al-Hindustan”, a term it uses for the allegedly India-backed, banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). “The bodies of these 145 killed terrorists are in our custody, and some of them are Afghan nationals,” Bugti said, describing the toll as the highest in decades. He claimed the attackers had planned to take hostages and storm government offices in Quetta’s high-security zone, but were stopped before reaching the city centre. “We were aware of their plans, and our forces were prepared,” he said. Pakistan's unsubstantiated accusations against India and Afghanistan Bugti repeatedly accused India and Afghanistan of backing the assailants, alleging that senior BLA leaders were operating from Afghan territory. Both New Delhi and Kabul deny the claims. He said Afghanistan’s Taliban had pledged under the 2020 Doha agreement not to allow Afghan soil to be used for attacks on other countries, but argued that “unfortunately, the Afghan soil was still being used against Pakistan.”

Pakistan claims its forces killed over 100 “Indian-backed terrorists” in major operations across Balochistan after deadly attacks that killed 33 people. Officials accused India and Afghanistan of backing the militants, but offered no evidence. Both countries have denied the allegations.

Pakistan claims killed 145 ‘Fitna al-Hindustan’ terrorists, accuses India without offering proof

Just days after the Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) announced the beginning of "Operation Baam", around 70 attacks have been carried out across Balochistan and other provinces in Pakistan as their fight against the Pakistani state continues for decades.The BLF announced the start of Operation Baam on Tuesday (July 8). Since then, it has claimed responsibility for 70 attacks across the region and country.The group further vowed that a new chapter has begun in its decades-long fight against the Pakistani state, according to the Indian news agency ANI.Major Gwahram Baloch, the spokesperson for the BLF, in a press statement, said, "The Balochistan Liberation Front has announced that 80% of the objectives of its ongoing military campaign, Operation Baam, have been successfully achieved."Later, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attacks, stressing that they will deal with terrorists with full force. "With resolve, unity, and strength, we will confront the scourge of terrorism and uproot it completely,” read an official statement from the PM's office.In just four days, the BLF has claimed responsibility for 70 attacks, while taking accountability for 17 attacks in Panjgur, Surab, Kech, and Kharan."So far, over 70 coordinated attacks have been carried out across Balochistan under this operation. Baloch Sarmachars (freedom fighters) have targeted state infrastructure, security forces, and Pakistan's economic interests in these strategic actions," ANI reported citing Major Gwahram.<h2>What is Operation Baam?</h2>The BLF launched at least 17 attacks across Panjgur, Surab, Kech, and Kharan, disrupting communication lines, damaging administrative infrastructure, and striking military checkpoints.The spokesperson for BLF Major Gwahram Baloch described the operation as a "new dawn in the Baloch national liberation war". He asserted that the campaign spans from the Makran coastal region to the mountainous Koh-e-Suleman range.The operation is designed to show that the BLF fighters can launch large-scale operations and attacks."The resistance has entered a new phase," Major Gwahram said in a press statement. "Operation Baam is designed to demonstrate that Baloch fighters are capable of launching large-scale, synchronised operations across vast geography." He added that the BLF would release further details once the operation concludes.

The BLF announced the start of Operation Baam on Tuesday (July 8). Since then, it has claimed responsibility for 70 attacks across the region and country. The group further vowed that a new chapter has begun in its decades-long fight against the Pakistani state

Just days after the Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) announced the beginning of "Operation Baam", around 70 attacks have been carried out across Balochistan and other provinces in Pakistan as their fight against the Pakistani state continues for decades. The BLF announced the start of Operation Baam on Tuesday (July 8). Since then, it has claimed responsibility for 70 attacks across the region and country. The group further vowed that a new chapter has begun in its decades-long fight against the Pakistani state, according to the Indian news agency ANI. Major Gwahram Baloch, the spokesperson for the BLF, in a press statement, said, "The Balochistan Liberation Front has announced that 80% of the objectives of its ongoing military campaign, Operation Baam, have been successfully achieved." Later, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attacks, stressing that they will deal with terrorists with full force. "With resolve, unity, and strength, we will confront the scourge of terrorism and uproot it completely,” read an official statement from the PM's office. In just four days, the BLF has claimed responsibility for 70 attacks, while taking accountability for 17 attacks in Panjgur, Surab, Kech, and Kharan. "So far, over 70 coordinated attacks have been carried out across Balochistan under this operation. Baloch Sarmachars (freedom fighters) have targeted state infrastructure, security forces, and Pakistan's economic interests in these strategic actions," ANI reported citing Major Gwahram. What is Operation Baam? The BLF launched at least 17 attacks across Panjgur, Surab, Kech, and Kharan, disrupting communication lines, damaging administrative infrastructure, and striking military checkpoints. The spokesperson for BLF Major Gwahram Baloch described the operation as a "new dawn in the Baloch national liberation war". He asserted that the campaign spans from the Makran coastal region to the mountainous Koh-e-Suleman range. The operation is designed to show that the BLF fighters can launch large-scale operations and attacks. "The resistance has entered a new phase," Major Gwahram said in a press statement. "Operation Baam is designed to demonstrate that Baloch fighters are capable of launching large-scale, synchronised operations across vast geography." He added that the BLF would release further details once the operation concludes.

The BLF announced the start of Operation Baam on Tuesday (July 8). Since then, it has claimed responsibility for 70 attacks across the region and country. The group further vowed that a new chapter has begun in its decades-long fight against the Pakistani state

70 attacks in four days? Here's what's happening in Balochistan as fight against Pakistani state continues

On Friday (July 11), a group of armed men killed twelve in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province. They were kidnapped from the buses they were travelling in and later killed, officials informed. They were passengers travelling in three different buses.&nbsp;The bodies of nine have been recovered and identified so far; the deceased belong to Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Lodhran, Khanewal and Attock, D.G Khan of Punjab Province. Those shot dead included two brothers who were on their way to attend the funeral of their father, the Assistant Commissioner Barkhan said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/what-is-operation-baam-baloch-liberation-front-launches-17-attacks-in-its-fight-against-pakistani-state-here-s-what-we-know-1752159326663">What is Operation Baam? Baloch Liberation Front launches 17 attacks in its fight against Pakistani state - Here's what we know</a>&nbsp;One of the passengers who was initially presumed dead told WION that he was initially deboarded from the bus with others and presumed dead. “They put a gun to my head, I was trembling,” he said.&nbsp;He continued, "Then they looked at my face and asked me if I was a Punjabi. I told them I was Hazara, they checked my ID and let me go."&nbsp;"The person ahead of me was from Lahore; they saw his ID card and made him stand in line with another person, after which I heard firing and a scream, then I ran as fast as I could,” he recounted.&nbsp;The bodies of the deceased have been handed over to the Assistant Commissioner of Dera Ghazi Khan this morning, who will hand over the mortal remains to their relatives.

On Friday (July 11), a group of armed men killed twelve in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province. They were kidnapped from the buses they were travelling in and later killed, officials informed. 

On Friday (July 11), a group of armed men killed twelve in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province. They were kidnapped from the buses they were travelling in and later killed, officials informed. They were passengers travelling in three different buses. The bodies of nine have been recovered and identified so far; the deceased belong to Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Lodhran, Khanewal and Attock, D.G Khan of Punjab Province. Those shot dead included two brothers who were on their way to attend the funeral of their father, the Assistant Commissioner Barkhan said. Also read: What is Operation Baam? Baloch Liberation Front launches 17 attacks in its fight against Pakistani state - Here's what we know One of the passengers who was initially presumed dead told WION that he was initially deboarded from the bus with others and presumed dead. “They put a gun to my head, I was trembling,” he said. He continued, "Then they looked at my face and asked me if I was a Punjabi. I told them I was Hazara, they checked my ID and let me go." "The person ahead of me was from Lahore; they saw his ID card and made him stand in line with another person, after which I heard firing and a scream, then I ran as fast as I could,” he recounted. The bodies of the deceased have been handed over to the Assistant Commissioner of Dera Ghazi Khan this morning, who will hand over the mortal remains to their relatives.

On Friday (July 11), a group of armed men killed twelve in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province. They were kidnapped from the buses they were travelling in and later killed, officials informed.&nbsp;

12 bus passengers kidnapped and killed by armed men in Pakistan's Balochistan

The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has launched a wave of attacks and explosions on late Tuesday, attacking multiple government installations across Balochistan as it announced the launch of "Operation Baam".The group claimed responsibility for the attacks, further vowing that a new chapter has begun in its decades-long fight against the Pakistani state, according to Indian news agency ANI.According to reports, the explosions targeted military checkpoints, communications infrastructure, and administrative facilities.<h2>What is Operation Baam?</h2>The BLF launched at least 17 attacks across Panjgur, Surab, Kech, and Kharan, disrupting communication lines, damaging administrative infrastructure, and striking military checkpoints.The spokesperson for BLF Major Gwahram Baloch described the operation as a "new dawn in the Baloch national liberation war". He asserted that the campaign spans from the Makran coastal region to the mountainous Koh-e-Suleman range.Baloch claimed that the attacks were carefully coordinated to inflict both "human and material losses" on Pakistani security forces.The operation is designed to show that the BLF fighters can launch large-scale operations and attacks."The resistance has entered a new phase," Major Gwahram said in a press statement. "Operation Baam is designed to demonstrate that Baloch fighters are capable of launching large-scale, synchronised operations across vast geography." He added that the BLF would release further details once the operation concludes.However, the Pakistani authorities have not confirmed the extent of damage the attacks have caused, while local sources reported significant disruption in the regions.It marks one of the largest and most coordinated operations by the BLF in the past years. The group has been accusing Pakistan of exploiting Balochistan's resources while also denying to basic rights of the people.Moreover, human rights groups and Baloch political organisations have repeatedly accused the Pakistani state of conducting arbitrary detentions and enforced disappearances in the region.&nbsp;

Baloch claimed that the attacks were carefully coordinated to inflict both "human and material losses" on Pakistani security forces. The operation is designed to show that the BLF fighters can launch large-scale operations and attacks.

The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has launched a wave of attacks and explosions on late Tuesday, attacking multiple government installations across Balochistan as it announced the launch of "Operation Baam". The group claimed responsibility for the attacks, further vowing that a new chapter has begun in its decades-long fight against the Pakistani state, according to Indian news agency ANI. According to reports, the explosions targeted military checkpoints, communications infrastructure, and administrative facilities. What is Operation Baam? The BLF launched at least 17 attacks across Panjgur, Surab, Kech, and Kharan, disrupting communication lines, damaging administrative infrastructure, and striking military checkpoints. The spokesperson for BLF Major Gwahram Baloch described the operation as a "new dawn in the Baloch national liberation war". He asserted that the campaign spans from the Makran coastal region to the mountainous Koh-e-Suleman range. Baloch claimed that the attacks were carefully coordinated to inflict both "human and material losses" on Pakistani security forces. The operation is designed to show that the BLF fighters can launch large-scale operations and attacks. "The resistance has entered a new phase," Major Gwahram said in a press statement. "Operation Baam is designed to demonstrate that Baloch fighters are capable of launching large-scale, synchronised operations across vast geography." He added that the BLF would release further details once the operation concludes. However, the Pakistani authorities have not confirmed the extent of damage the attacks have caused, while local sources reported significant disruption in the regions. It marks one of the largest and most coordinated operations by the BLF in the past years. The group has been accusing Pakistan of exploiting Balochistan's resources while also denying to basic rights of the people. Moreover, human rights groups and Baloch political organisations have repeatedly accused the Pakistani state of conducting arbitrary detentions and enforced disappearances in the region.

Baloch claimed that the attacks were carefully coordinated to inflict both "human and material losses" on Pakistani security forces. The operation is designed to show that the BLF fighters can launch large-scale operations and attacks.

What is Operation Baam? Baloch Liberation Front launches 17 attacks in its fight against Pakistani state - Here's what we know

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