Archive · 3 Aug 2026
BLF Claims 97 Pakistani Troops Killed in July Operations
The Balochistan Liberation Front, a rebel group, says it killed 97 Pakistani soldiers in July.
They claim attacks hit military convoys, drones, and cameras.
A spokesperson named Major Gwahram Baloch said 17 soldiers died in a convoy attack in Mastung.
The group says it wants to stop what it calls Pakistan’s control over Balochistan.
These claims have not been verified by outside sources.
BLF claims 97 Pakistani military personnel killed and 15 seriously injured in 48 operations across Balochistan in July.
BLF says attacks targeted military, state forces, infrastructure, communication, and surveillance networks.
Major Gwahram Baloch reports 17 soldiers killed and 10 injured in a convoy attack on July 22 in Mastung.
BLF claims to have destroyed drones, surveillance cameras, 15 vehicles, and seized five weapons.
BLF asserts operations aimed at weakening Pakistan's 'colonial structure' and reducing military presence.
- Who
- Balochistan Liberation Front and spokesperson Major Gwahram Baloch
- What
- Claims of attacks killing 97 Pakistani troops and injuring 15 in July
- When
- July 2023
- Where
- Balochistan province, Pakistan
- Why
- To weaken Pakistan's 'colonial structure' and reduce military presence
- Claimant
- Balochistan Liberation Front
- Reported casualties
- 97 killed, 15 seriously injured
- Operations
- 48 across 23 locations
- Date
- July 2023
- Target
- Pakistani military and state forces