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Baloch Liberation Army Kills 23 in Musakhel District, Pakistan

Aug 26, 2024, 05:24 AM

In a series of coordinated attacks in Balochistan, Pakistan, militants have killed at least 23 people, including 23 travellers from Punjab. The attacks occurred in the Musakhel district, where gunmen stopped several buses, trucks, and vans, checking passengers' ethnicity before shooting them. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for various assaults, including the blockade of roads and an attack on a military camp in Bela by their elite unit, the Majeed Brigade. Additionally, a Levies Check Post near Kalat was attacked, and vehicles carrying minerals were destroyed. The BLA's operations have led to significant disruptions, with roads blocked and vehicles torched, particularly affecting the CPEC highway near Gwadar. The violence has prompted a response from Pakistani forces, who are attempting to regain control of the affected areas.