Baloch Liberation Army Rises Against Pakistan, Seeks Support from India

Balochistan – The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a sweeping offensive involving 71 coordinated attacks across more than 51 locations in what it refers to as “occupied Balochistan.” The militant group described the operation as a test of its battlefield coordination and a signal of an inevitable shift in South Asia’s regional dynamics.

In a statement following the attacks, the BLA warned of a major transformation in the region, asserting that “a new order has become inevitable” in South Asia. Dismissing allegations that it is acting as a foreign proxy, the group insisted it is an independent force with a critical role in shaping the region’s future.

“We strongly reject the idea that Baloch national resistance is a proxy of any state or power,” the BLA said. “The BLA is neither a pawn nor a silent spectator. We have our rightful place in the current and future military, political, and strategic formation of this region and are fully aware of our role.”

According to reports, the attacks targeted Pakistani military convoys, intelligence centers, and mineral transport routes in Balochistan. The BLA has long accused Islamabad of exploiting the resource-rich province while ignoring the economic and social needs of its people.

BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch emphasized that the recent operation was more than just a show of force. “During the height of India-Pakistan military escalation earlier this week, the BLA opened another front for the Pakistani military, conducting 71 coordinated attacks across occupied Balochistan,” he said. “The aim was to test military coordination, ground control, and defensive responses in preparation for future organised warfare.”

In a scathing criticism of the Pakistani establishment, the group accused the state of using diplomatic dialogue as a cover for its aggressive policies. “Every talk of peace, ceasefire, and brotherhood from Pakistan is merely a deception, a war tactic, and a temporary ruse,” the BLA said, warning India and the international community not to fall for what it called “deceptive peace rhetoric.”

The statement also took aim at Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), accusing the agency of fostering international terrorism. “Pakistan has not only been a breeding ground for global terrorists but also a center for state-sponsored terror groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad, and ISIS,” the group claimed. “The ISI is the network behind this terrorism… Pakistan has become a nuclear state of violent ideology.”

The BLA issued an appeal to the global community, particularly India, for political, diplomatic, and defense support. “If we receive political, diplomatic, and defence support from the world, especially from India, the Baloch nation can eliminate this terrorist state,” it stated. The group argued that such backing would help pave the way for a “peaceful, prosperous, and independent Balochistan.”

In a serious warning, the BLA said that continued tolerance of Pakistan’s policies could have global consequences. “If Pakistan continues to be tolerated, then in the coming years, the very existence of this state may lead to the ruin of the entire world,” the statement said. “The control of nuclear weapons by a fanatical military establishment is a ticking time bomb – not only for the region but for global security.”

In response, Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir downplayed the unrest, claiming that it was driven by no more than 1,500 individuals and did not pose a widespread threat.

Balochistan has long been at the center of a separatist struggle, with local groups accusing the Islamabad-Rawalpindi establishment of plundering the province’s resources while offering little in return. Despite its rich mineral deposits and strategic importance, the province continues to suffer from economic underdevelopment and political marginalisation.

The latest wave of violence is part of one of the longest-running insurgencies in South Asia, rooted in decades of grievances and demands for autonomy. The situation remains tense as calls for independence grow louder and confrontations between separatists and Pakistani forces escalate.

Team Maverick.