Pakistan’s security forces on Wednesday foiled a series of coordinated terrorist attacks across multiple districts of Balochistan, swiftly neutralizing assailants and restoring control within hours, officials said.
According to security sources, the attacks were carried out by militants linked to the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) under a campaign they termed “Herof 2.0.” Officials said the assaults failed to achieve any strategic or operational objectives due to rapid and effective responses by law enforcement and security forces.
In Quetta’s Saryab Road area, militants attempted to target a police vehicle. Police returned fire immediately, while Frontier Corps (FC) personnel reinforced the operation. Four attackers were killed, and the area was secured.
In Nushki, militants launched a fire raid on the FC headquarters but were forced to flee after alert troops responded with heavy fire. No damage was reported.
An attempted attack on the FC headquarters in Dalbandin involved at least two explosions. Security forces cordoned off the area and initiated clearance operations, maintaining full control of the situation.
In Kalat, militants attempted to target the Deputy Commissioner’s office and police lines, triggering a brief firefight. Security forces repulsed the attackers and prevented further escalation.
Additional incidents were reported in Pasni, where a Pakistan Coast Guards facility was targeted from a distance, and in Gwadar, where a labourers’ colony came under attack. Both attempts were thwarted by timely action from police and FC units.
Simultaneous grenade and distant fire attacks were also reported in Balicha, Tump, Mastung, and Kharan, all of which were repelled without damage to strategic installations.
Officials confirmed that the overall security situation across Balochistan remained under control. Only two to three security personnel sustained minor injuries, and no critical infrastructure was affected.
Security sources said the attacks followed recent counter-terrorism operations in which over 50 militants were killed, suggesting the violence was a reaction to sustained pressure on militant networks.
Authorities attributed responsibility to senior BLA leadership operating from outside Pakistan, reiterating that the BLA is a proscribed organization under Pakistani law and is also designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the United States.
Security officials emphasized that Pakistan’s forces remain committed to protecting civilians and continuing targeted operations against militant networks operating in the province.
“Pakistan stands united against terrorism,” officials said.
