Operation Almas: BLF Claims Death of MI Captain and SSG Personnel
The Balochistan Liberation Front claims a Military Intelligence captain and SSG personnel were killed during the ongoing Operation Almas in Pakistan.
The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has announced a series of high-intensity attacks under its ongoing Operation Almas, claiming to have killed a captain from Military Intelligence (MI) and several personnel from the Pakistan Army’s elite Special Services Group (SSG). The militant group alleges that Pakistani security forces have endured substantial human and material losses across various locations during the offensive.
Strategic Gains and Flag Hoisting at Gwadar
In a press release issued by spokesperson Major Gwahram Baloch, the BLF asserted that Operation Almas is proceeding with "full intensity and success" on multiple fronts. The group claims that their fighters managed to force Pakistani security forces into a retreat following intense clashes in different areas.
Highlighting a significant symbolic victory, the BLF stated that its fighters overran the main camp of the Frontier Works Organization (FWO). The group further claimed to have hoisted its flag at the Gwadar Zero Point, presenting this move as clear evidence of their operational advances.
Police Stations and Convoy Ambushes
The scope of the operation extended to local law enforcement and transit routes. According to the BLF, their fighters took control of the Muzhani police station, where they reportedly seized military equipment and official weapons. The group alleged that one police official was killed during this specific confrontation.
Furthermore, the BLF reported a separate attack in Gubd, where they targeted a convoy of Pakistani security forces. The group claims they destroyed an army vehicle and caused several casualties among the personnel on board. Additionally, the BLF asserted that they have gained control of the police checkpoint located at Gubd Cross.
Ongoing Operations and Human Rights Context
The organization has indicated that Operation Almas is still underway across various sites. Major Gwahram Baloch stated that a comprehensive account of the operation, including final casualty figures and further details, will be released to the media once the mission concludes.
These developments come amid a backdrop of long-standing tensions in the region. Pakistan continues to face grave allegations regarding extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances. International human rights organizations, such as Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, have frequently highlighted the plight of missing students, political workers, and activists who are allegedly detained by security agencies without due legal process, particularly in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.