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Balochistan on Edge: Coordinated attacks across 12 locations thwarted by security forces, leaving 67 militants, 10 security personnel dead

Balochistan saw the thwarting of coordinated attacks in 12 different locations early Saturday morning. The clashes between the security forces and terrorists left 10 police and security personnel martyred, while 67 terrorists from the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) were killed, according to State sources. The province is now under an information 'blackhole', and its capital city's entry/exit points have been sealed.

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January 31, 2026

By Xari Jalil

LAHORE

Security forces killed at least 67 militants in Balochistan on Saturday while thwarting a series of coordinated attacks in the early hours, planned across 12 locations in the province. Ten police and security personnel also lost their lives in clashes that followed the attempted assaults. The situation is still developing, however amid a complete media and internet blackout, Quetta is being reported as the most sensitive zone.

A senior Quetta police officer confirmed to Voicepk, that 10 police personnel, including a DSP, an inspector, a sub-inspector of Balochistan Constabulary and an ASI, were killed in various attacks, while 9 personnel were injured. Six people injured in rocket attacks and firing have been brought to Bolan Medical Hospital.

BLA’s own media wing has also claimed that it has taken hostage the Assistant Commissioner and the Deputy Commissioner of Nushki, however there is no official news confirming this as of now.

At around 5 am on Saturday, simultaneous attacks were planned to be carried out at 12 different locations in Balochistan. These locations include Quetta, Mastung, Nushki, Kalat, Gwadar, Pasni, Turbat, Kharan, Panjgur, and Tamp. The banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for the attacks.

Officially the security sources said that the group behind the foiled attacks was ‘Fitna-al-Hindustan’ – another term for the BLA – and said that all of the attacks were ultimately foiled, adding that it was part of India’s alleged role in terrorism and destabilization across the country. India has not responded to the allegations.

A press release by the DG ISPR issued on January 30, said that on 29 January 2026, 41 militants belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij (government term for TTP) and Fitna al Hindustan (BLA), were killed in two separate operations in Balochistan. An intelligence based operation (IBO) was conducted in outskirts of Harnai District on reported presence of Fitna al Khwarij.

“During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the hideout, and after an intense fire exchange, 30 Indian sponsored Khwarij were sent to hell [sic]. Large cache of ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the killed Khwarij & destroyed on the spot. Another intelligence based operation (IBO) was conducted in Panjgur District in which, a militants hideout was busted and eleven Indian sponsored militants of Fitna al Hindustan were neutralized,” said the press statement.

The statement said that besides weapons and ammunition, ‘looted money from bank robbery in Panjgur on 15 December 2025 were also recovered from the killed terrorists’.

“The terrorists were involved in numerous terrorist activities in the past. Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored terrorist found in the area. Relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm e Istehkam” (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

Response by Balochistan government

Meanwhile Chief Minister of Balochistan Sarfaraz Bugti also spoke up.

“In the morning (Saturday), in an attempt to shore up their declining morale, Fitna-al-Hindustan terrorists attempted to carry out attacks at multiple locations, which the courageous police of Balochistan and brave personnel of the FC (Frontier Corps) are jointly thwarting and have killed 37 more terrorists so far,” said the Chief Minister of Balochistan, Sarfaraz Bugti. “These attacks cannot undermine our resolve against terrorism; we will continue to pursue them until the last terrorist.”

Earlier Bugti also visited the scene of a bomb blast at Secretariat Chowk in Quetta, where he was accompanied by the IG Police Muhammad Tahir. Bugti commended the “timely response against terrorist elements”. At the location he also met with security and police personnel.  He said that there was no room for forgiveness for ‘Anti-state elements’, and no ‘no compromise on peace in Balochistan’. Bugti was briefed on the security situation by Inspector General Police (IGP) Muhammad Tahir.

Voicepk tried calling Spokesperson of the Balochistan government Shahid Rind for an official interview on the situation, however there was no response.
Meanwhile Shahid Rind, the spokesperson of the Balochistan government on X said, “Following the killing of more than 70 terrorists at various locations in Balochistan over the past two days, terrorists have attempted attacks at a few locations in Balochistan, which were foiled in a timely manner through action by the police and FC. At this time, the pursuit of the fleeing terrorists continues. Further details will be brought forward very soon,” he added.

In an online post on X, Rind also slammed political leader of the Balochistan National Party (BNP) Sardar Akhtar Mengal for criticising the government.

“When our police and security forces are fighting with terrorism so called political leaders showing their real face we expect same from him it’s not strange for us,” remarked Rind as a response to this criticism.

Prime Minister pays homage 

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, praised the security forces for thwarting the attacks, and paid homage to the 10 martyred personnel, adding that they were the pride of the nation.

“We will continue the fight against the menace of terrorism until it is completely eradicated,” the premier remarked, saying that the nation was standing with the armed forces.

While condemning the deadly attacks, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid tribute to the security forces and LEAs for foiling the attacks.

“I salute the brave sons who thwarted the evil intentions of the terrorists,” he said. “The great sacrifices of the martyrs will always be remembered,” he added.

Collateral damage

According to various sources, “security forces’ pursuit and engagement with the militants at various locations was still ongoing”, as a result of which there are reports of further militants casualties and damages.

As the situation is developing, on the ground reports say that Quetta is entirely closed down with all its exits and entries completed sealed, while other districts are also being treated with utmost sensitivity. There is a complete media blackout in the province, with and while mobile phone services are working in some areas, data services are suspended in Quetta, Sibi and Chaman regions in the wake of the attacks.

In Macch, security forces have been deployed in key areas of the city and roadblocks, check posts and surveillance measures are underway. The public has been appealed to avoid unnecessary travel and stay safe at home.

Reportedly, police stations, government buildings, and private banks were targeted in Quetta. Armed men also set up a roadblock near Balochistan University and conducted checks. Heavy gunfire was exchanged between security forces and armed men in different areas, causing panic and fear in the city.

According to police sources, Sariab, New Sariab, Shalkot, and Khaliq Shaheed police stations were attacked in Quetta, while mobile police vehicles and police and FC check posts were also targeted. New Sariab and Khaliq Shaheed police stations were severely damaged. Firing and rocket attacks were carried out on several banks in Hazarganji, after which citizens entered police stations and banks at some places and looted goods.

An attack on a police vehicle on Sariab Road resulted in the vehicle catching fire and two personnel being martyred. Two police personnel were injured in an explosion near the Red Zone on Zarghun Road, on the way to the Chief Minister’s House, while another official, including a DSP, was reported to have been martyred.

On the other hand, in Pasni area of ​​Gwadar, armed men rammed a vehicle loaded with explosives into a security forces camp and tried to enter. According to the police, at least five attackers were killed in the retaliatory action. Firing also took place in Gwadar’s Labor Colony.
In Kalat, unidentified armed men set fire to the records of the City Police Station and Sadar Police Station.

Two personnel were injured in a launcher explosion near the police station, who are being shifted to DHQ Hospital. Three injured people, including a policeman, were brought to Nawab Ghaus Bakhsh Hospital in Mastung.

In view of the current security situation, mobile internet service has been suspended in various cities of Balochistan including Quetta, while mobile signals are partially active. Important highways connecting Quetta with Karachi, Dera Ghazi Khan, Sukkur and Taftan have been closed for traffic.

According to railway officials, the Jaffar Express, Quetta-Chaman passenger train and other train services have been cancelled, while the Jaffar Express coming from Peshawar to Quetta has been stopped at Jacobabad. Provincial Health Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar and Health Secretary Mujeeb-ur-Rehman have imposed an emergency in all hospitals in Quetta in view of the situation.

BLA leader in Balochistan claims BLA

Meanwhile BLA leader Bashir Zeb Baloch had announced through its official channel “Hakkal” about launching attacks across Balochistan under the “Herof” operation. However there was confusion whether the leader was in Balochistan as claimed by Indian and BLA accounts, or not.

These accounts have been pushing a video claiming “Commander Bashir Zeb” arrived in Balochistan and has taken control. However senior journalist based in Quetta, Saleem Shahid said that there has been no official news regarding any such instance. The footage in which Zeb Baloch was seen in, may have been recorded some weeks ago in Afghanistan.

Shahid said that there was also no news about the AC or DC of Nushki being taken hostage – primarily because there was no news or information coming out of there. “Information is not available; there is a complete disconnection from Nushki. We have seen a video of Nushki’s DC mumbling something on camera, but again nothing is very clear,” he said while speaking to Voicepk.

He said in a video message, before what was the second phase of the “Herof” operation, that all  Baloch men and women must come out of their homes and join what he described as a “national liberation war” against the Pakistani military. He said the war is decisive and that the resistance must continue. It was also reported that Bashir Zeb was himself present on the front lines of the operation and was seen in a motorbike.

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