BLA launches Op Herof 2.0 against Pakistan army in Balochistan

In Pakistan, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on Saturday announced the start of the second phase of Operation Herof across Balochistan. Calling it a declaration of decisive resistance, BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch, in a brief statement, said the new phase is directed against the occupying state and all its military and administrative structures.  According to the BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch, the group had attacked military and administrative structures, disrupted the movement of enemy forces, and pushed back Pakistani troops in multiple areas.  
Dozens of armed individuals reportedly entered Dhadar city and assaulted police positions, setting multiple police vehicles ablaze. Local sources said several officers were injured. In Kalat, an explosion struck the main gate of a forces’ camp. Residents said a vehicle loaded with explosives was used to breach the installation, adding that armed clashes were ongoing. Gunfire and explosions were also reported in Dalbandin, where locals said confrontations took place near military facilities, TBP reported.

Breaking: In a video released earlier today, BLA chief has urged Baloch public to take arms and said it is the day of sacrifices. This comes as BLA earlier announced it has launched Operation Herof 2.0 across Balochistan. pic.twitter.com/FlZ3B8Zoe9

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Meanwhile, residents in provincial capital Quetta reported gunfire and explosions in multiple areas. In a new statement sent to media outlets, the BLA said during the second phase of Operation Herof it has launched simultaneous, coordinated attacks in 10 cities in the province, including Quetta, Nushki, Mastung, Dalbandin, Kalat, Kharan, Gwadar, Pasni, Tump and Buleda. 
People from Balochistan are currently fighting for their independence from Pakistan. Various human rights organisations of Balochistan have time and again highlighted the repression by Pakistani forces in the province, which includes violent raids on the homes of Baloch leaders and civilians, unlawful arrests, enforced disappearances, the kill and dump policy, and the filing of fabricated police cases.