BLF claims twin attacks on Pakistani forces in Balochistan, alleges casualties and damage

The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed responsibility for two separate attacks targeting Pakistani security forces in the Turbat and Panjgur areas of Balochistan, according to reports on Wednesday.

In a statement released to the media, BLF spokesperson Major Gwahram Baloch said that fighters from the group targeted intelligence offices located within the Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters in the Chitkan area of Panjgur district on Tuesday.

The attackers reportedly fired multiple grenade-launcher rounds at the facility, which the group claimed caused significant damage and casualties.

The militant group also claimed responsibility for another attack carried out in the Absar area of Turbat. According to the statement, BLF fighters targeted a convoy of Pakistani security forces that included two vehicles and motorcycles.

The convoy was reportedly hit with a remote-controlled improvised explosive device (IED) while it was passing through the Kohda Yousaf locality. The explosion allegedly destroyed one military vehicle, killing three security personnel and injuring two others, the group claimed.

Following the blast, the BLF spokesperson alleged that Pakistani security forces conducted indiscriminate firing in nearby areas and harassed local civilians.

The group said it was behind both the grenade-launcher attack on the intelligence office inside the FC headquarters in Chitkan and the IED attack on the military convoy in Absar.

Meanwhile, the Pakistani military has reportedly imposed a curfew in the Zehri area of Khuzdar district in Balochistan. The restrictions have forced markets and businesses to shut down and halted public transport, severely limiting the movement of residents.

Local sources told The Balochistan Post that the curfew has left thousands of people confined to their homes and has disrupted everyday life in the region.

Residents have reported shortages of essential supplies such as flour, milk, vegetables, and medicines, with daily wage workers among the worst affected due to the loss of income.

Many residents have urged authorities to ease the curfew on humanitarian grounds, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan, so that people can access food, medical services, and other necessities.

According to locals, the movement restrictions are also preventing patients from reaching hospitals for treatment.

Reports further suggest that the Zehri region had previously experienced a month-long curfew, during which drone strikes reportedly caused casualties and property damage, increasing fear among residents.

A curfew is also believed to remain in force in the Noshki district, where residents continue to face difficulties due to prolonged restrictions.