North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: The media wing of Pakistan Army (ISPR) today confirmed that in targeted operations conducted at 12 different locations in Balochistan province, 216 militants Have been killed. This action was launched in response to the series of bomb blasts and attacks carried out by the ‘Balochistan Liberation Army’ (BLA) on 31 January.
Key figures and developments of the campaign:
Militants killed: The army claims that 216 militants has been killed, causing massive damage to the command-and-control structure of the militant network.
Martyrdom of soldiers: Total casualties in this encounter and militant attacks 22 security personnel (including police and paramilitary forces) have been martyred.
Civilian casualties: in attacks by militants 36 citizens People have lost their lives, including women and children.
Recovery of weapons: The Army claimed to have recovered a huge quantity of modern arms, ammunition and explosives of “foreign origin” during the raids.
BLA attacks and international response
The entire conflict began on January 31, 2026, when the BLA targeted police stations, prisons and military installations in districts like Quetta, Gwadar, Mastung and Nushki.
UN condemnation: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has strongly condemned these “cowardly” attacks in Balochistan and supported strict action against militant organizations.
Allegations of foreign interference: Pakistan’s Home Minister Mohsin Naqvi and the army have suspected “foreign facilitation” (external help) behind these attacks.
