Quetta, July 14 — A sweeping wave of coordinated attacks across Balochistan has marked the launch of “Operation Baam,” a major escalation in the region’s armed resistance against Pakistani military control. The campaign, led by the Baloch Liberation Front (BLF), has been described by activists as a turning point in the decades-long struggle for Baloch independence.
According to BLF spokesperson Major Gwahram Baloch, the operation involved 84 synchronized assaults across districts including Panjgur, Surab, Kech, Kharan, and Kalat. Targets ranged from military checkpoints and intelligence offices to economic infrastructure and communication networks. The group claims the offensive resulted in the deaths of over 50 Pakistani soldiers and nine intelligence operatives, while also disrupting supply lines and surveillance capabilities.
Political activist Mir Baloch hailed the operation as a “strategic leap,” emphasizing the growing unity among armed factions such as the BLF, Baloch Republican Guard (BRG), and Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). “They are no longer separate entities. They are united by purpose, sacrifice, and shared blood,” he said, referring to the coalition as the “Baloch National Army”.
The operation’s geographic scope extended from the Makran coast to the Koh-e-Sulaiman mountains, with attacks reported in urban centers like Quetta and remote regions such as Musakhel and Washuk. In Musakhel, nine individuals identified as military intelligence operatives were reportedly executed after being removed from passenger buses.
Mir Baloch also criticized Pakistan’s military response and accused authorities of spreading misinformation. “Soldiers are deserting their posts every day. They can’t handle the terrain and are terrified to operate in Balochistan,” he claimed, adding that the Pakistani army’s public narrative was “Punjabi Army propaganda”.
The BLF stated that Operation Baam was not merely a tactical maneuver but a declaration of political intent. “This is not just a traditional tribal fight anymore. It is a modern resistance movement with strategic goals,” said Qazi Dad Mohammad Rehan, Information Secretary of the Baloch National Movement (BNM).
Rehan reiterated the BNM’s rejection of Pakistan’s parliamentary system and called for complete independence. He also condemned economic projects like the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), arguing that they exploit Baloch resources while leaving the local population impoverished.
As security forces launch search operations and impose curfews in affected areas, the BLF has warned of continued resistance. “Operation Baam is just the beginning,” said Rehan. “The world must understand that Balochistan’s struggle is just and inevitable”.
Operation Baam Signals Strategic Expansion of Baloch Armed Resistance
