TL;DR: Between May and October 2025, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) carried out multiple coordinated attacks in Balochistan’s Mastung, Surab, and Balgatar districts. The group killed Pakistani soldiers, seized weapons and government posts, and issued threats to collaborators. Pakistan has not officially responded to the full scope of the operations.
What Happened
- Four coordinated attacks were carried out by the BLA between October 16-17, 2025, targeting Pakistani security forces in Mastung (2), Surab (1), and Balgatar (1).
- Three Pakistani security personnel were killed and one injured across these operations, according to BLA statements.
- Weapons and documents were seized by the BLA from security posts; construction machinery was also destroyed in Mastung.
- The BLA acknowledged losing two fighters in the Surab attack: Maqbool Muhammad Hassani (alias Bali) and Kamran Sumalani (alias Sahrot).
Attack Details
Surab (October 16)
- Levies post overrun, highway blockade established on the Quetta-Karachi route for over an hour.
- One police officer killed after refusing to surrender; weapons and vehicles seized.
- BLA claimed control of Surab for several hours in a separate May 30 operation, burning government offices and taking hostages.
Mastung (October 17)
- Dasht Area: Ambush on foot patrol killed 2 Pakistani soldiers; weapons taken.
- Marao/Gondain Area: Construction site attacked; heavy machinery torched. No casualties reported.
Balgatar (October 17)
- Remote-controlled IED targeted military convoy; 1 Pakistani soldier killed, 1 injured.
BLA Statement and Warning
- Jeeyand Baloch, BLA spokesperson, confirmed responsibility: “These operations were carried out against occupying forces and their collaborators.”
- BLA warned future action against “those who aid atrocities against the Baloch nation.”
- Claimed operations as part of a “national liberation struggle” and resistance to Chinese-backed CPEC projects.
Media & Verification
- First public statement: BLA’s media wing on October 19, 2025, between 10:00-11:00 AM PKT.
- Videos released of Mastung and Surab operations via pro-BLA accounts.
- Partial confirmation by Pakistani journalists; however, no official government response as of October 20.
- BLA narratives widely reported by The Balochistan Post, Udaipur Kiran, and seen trending on X (formerly Twitter).
Broader Context
- BLA has conducted over 20 attacks in 2025, with rising casualties on both sides.
- Experts warn these operations endanger the $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
- Surab and Mastung have seen prior BLA offensives; Balgatar remains a hotspot for insurgent activity.
- Pakistan Army has not officially acknowledged the full scale of the attacks or casualties.