Operation Almas: BLF Claims Major Blows to Pakistani Forces in Balochistan
The Balochistan Liberation Front claims Pakistani forces suffered losses and retreated during the ongoing Operation Almas in Balochistan.
The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has announced that its ongoing military campaign, Operation Almas Balochistan, has inflicted significant human and material losses on Pakistani security forces, forcing them to retreat from several strategic positions across the region.
High-Profile Casualties and Strategic Seizures
In a series of statements released on October 22, 2026, BLF spokesperson Major Gwahram Baloch detailed a series of intense engagements. The group claims that their fighters successfully killed a captain from Military Intelligence (MI) as well as multiple personnel from the elite Special Services Group (SSG).
The BLF further asserted that they have managed to seize several security installations, including:
- Gwadar Zero Point: The group claims to have overrun the main camp of the Frontier Works Organization (FWO) and hoisted the BLF flag at the site.
- Muzhani Police Station: Fighters allegedly took control of the station, seizing official weapons and military equipment, while killing one police official during the clash.
- Gubd Cross: The BLF claims the police checkpoint at this location is now under their control.
Ambushes and Suicide Attacks
The violence extended to military convoys and fortified bases. At Gubd, the BLF reported an attack on an army convoy that resulted in the destruction of a military vehicle and left several personnel dead or wounded.
In a more drastic escalation, Major Gwahram Baloch revealed that a fighter named Mujahid Mehr (alias Sagar Zamurani) carried out a self-sacrifice attack. Using a vehicle laden with explosives, Mehr reportedly breached the defensive perimeter of a fortified military camp, creating an opening for other BLF fighters to advance.
The Saddu Operational Battalion
The spokesperson noted that these operations are being carried out by the Saddu Operational Battalion. This unit is named in honor of Mamo Saddu Marri (also known as Shahadat Marri), a founding member of the BLF.
According to the organization, Marri, who was over 75 years old, died during an encounter with Pakistani forces in the mountains. The BLF claims Marri stayed behind to fight the advancing troops to ensure his fellow fighters could withdraw safely, a sacrifice the group now commemorates through the battalion's name.
Drone Warfare and Military Stand-offs
The BLF claims they held the FWO camp for over 16 hours. During this time, they allege that Pakistani military reinforcements arriving in armored vehicles were repeatedly attacked, resulting in casualties and a subsequent retreat of the troops.
The conflict has also seen the use of modern technology. Major Gwahram Baloch alleged that Pakistani forces deployed quadcopter drones to target BLF positions, though he claimed that the group's fighters successfully shot down several of these drones.
The BLF has stated that Operation Almas is still active. A comprehensive report detailing the final losses and the full scope of the operation will be released once the mission concludes.