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India-Pakistan

Sarfraz Bangulzai Baloch Appointed As New Head of BNA, Media Reports Say

2023-04-19

[KhaamaPress] According to the brief Press statement received by the Media from the Baloch National Army, Sarfraz Bangulzai, Aka Merid Baloch, was appointed as the new head of the Baloch National Army (BNA) on Wednesday.

The appointment came after the arrest of the previous commander of the organization Gulzar Imam by the Mighty Pak Army.

The founder and head of the outlawed murderous Moslem organization Baloch National Army (BNA), Gulzar Imam, Aka Shambay, was arrested by Pakistain’s Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) on April 7.

In a statement, the military’s media wing described his arrest as a significant counterterrorism success. "The arrest of Gulzar Imam Shambay is a serious blow to BNA and other murderous Moslem groups, which have been attempting to destabilize the hard-earned peace in Balochistan
...the Pak province bordering Kandahar and Uruzgun provinces in Afghanistan and Sistan Baluchistan in Iran. Its native Baloch propulation is being displaced by Pashtuns and Punjabis and they aren't happy about it...
," the army said.

Following the union of the Baloch Republican Army and the United Baloch Army, the BNA was formed.

Numerous terrorist acts in Pakistain, including those that targeted security forces, are said to have involved BNA.

Balochistan province at the Afghanistan-Iran
Iran

...a theocratic Shiite state divided among the Medes, the Persians, and the (Arab) Elamites. Formerly a fairly civilized nation ruled by a Shah, it became a victim of Islamic revolution in 1979. The nation is today noted for spontaneously taking over other countries' embassies, maintaining whorehouses run by clergymen, involvement in international drug trafficking, and financing sock puppet militias to extend the regime's influence. The word Iran is a cognate form of Aryan. The abbreviation IRGC is the same idea as Stürmabteilung (or SA). The term Supreme Guide is a the modern version form of either Duce or Führer or maybe both. They hate ~~Jews~~ ~~Zionists~~ Jews. Their economy is based on the production of oil and vitriol...
border has been experiencing insecurity for over two decades.

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India-Pakistan

ISPR says attacks repulsed in Balochistan's Noshki and Panjgur; 4 terrorists killed

2022-02-03

[Dawn] Terrorists attempted to attack security forces' camps in Balochistan
...the Pak province bordering Kandahar and Uruzgun provinces in Afghanistan and Sistan Baluchistan in Iran. Its native Baloch propulation is being displaced by Pashtuns and Punjabis and they aren't happy about it...
's Panjgur and Noshki in two separate attacks late on Wednesday evening, the military's media wing said.

In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said "both attacks have been successfully repulsed while inflicting heavy casualties to terrorists".

In Panjgur, snuffies tried to enter a security forces' camp from two locations, the statement read.

"However,
nothing needs reforming like other people's bad habits...
timely response by troops foiled terrorist attempt. During intense exchange of fire one soldier has been martyred. Terrorists have fled while their casualties are being ascertained."

In Noshki, according to the ISPR, snuffies attempted to enter a Frontier Corps
...a provincial paramilitary force. Total manpower is about 80,000. They are tasked to help local law enforcement in the maintenance of law and order, and to carry out border patrol and a..the Antwerp-based Salafist organization that had campaigned to introduce Sharia law to Belgium before single-handedly making Belgium the highest per capita supplier of jihadis to Syria in Europe. There was a big trial in Antwerp in 2015, but most of those convicted were in absentia...nti-smuggling operations....
(FC) camp which was "promptly responded", adding that four snuffies have been killed.

The statement said one officer was injured during the shootout and that "intermittent firing" was continuing.

Earlier, an FC spokesperson had confirmed two blasts near the camps at Panjgur and Noshki. He had said the blasts were followed by firing, which was ongoing.

The banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) grabbed credit for the attacks in a statement.

Today's incidents are the latest in a string of attacks in Balochistan and come a week after ten soldiers were martyred in a terrorist attack on a security forces' checkpost in the province's Kech district.

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India-Pakistan

Four 'terrorists' killed during operations in Balochistan

2017-09-26

[DAWN] Four suspected bully boyz were killed on Monday during operations conducted by the Frontier Corps
...a provincial paramilitary force. Total manpower is about 80,000. They are tasked to help local law enforcement in the maintenance of law and order, and to carry out border patrol and a..the Antwerp-based Salafist organization that had campaigned to introduce Sharia law to Belgium before single-handedly making Belgium the highest per capita supplier of jihadis to Syria in Europe. There was a big trial in Antwerp in 2015, but most of those convicted were in absentia...nti-smuggling operations....
Balochistan

...the Pak province bordering Kandahar and Uruzgun provinces in Afghanistan and Sistan Baluchistan in Iran. Its native Baloch propulation is being displaced by Pashtuns and Punjabis and they aren't happy about it...
in various parts of the province, a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

According to the ISPR statement, four "wanted terrorists" belonging to the outlawed Baloch Republican Army (BRA) and the United Baloch Army (UBA) were killed during the operations, while 24 others were apprehended.

Among those killed were Thango and Keleri of the BRA, the ISPR said. According to the statement, they were involved in the abduction of civilians and responsible for attacks on law enforcement personnel.

The two other suspected bully boyz killed were identified as Muhammad Khan and Jalal Deen ─ both members of the UBA. According to the ISPR, they were involved in bombing railway lines, the planting of improvised bombs and destroying power lines.

Among the 24 suspects apprehended by the FC personnel was Samiullah, a resident of Dera Murad Jamali who, the ISPR statement said, was a jacket wallah linked to the banned outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi
... a 'more violent' offshoot of Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistain. LeJ's purpose in life is to murder anyone who's not of utmost religious purity, starting with Shiites but including Brelvis, Ahmadis, Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Rosicrucians, and just about anyone else you can think of. They are currently a wholly-owned subsidiary of al-Qaeda ...
al-Alami.

During the operations, FC personnel seized large machine guns, small machine guns, rifles, pistols, IEDs, rockets, mortar shells and hand grenades, the ISPR said.

According to the ISPR statement, 16 kilogrammes of explosives and 15,032 rounds of mixed calibre ammunition were also seized in the operation.

The raids in Balochistan were carried out as part of Operation Raddul Fasaad, which the army had launched in February in the aftermath of a fresh resurgence in terror attacks in Pakistain.

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India-Pakistan

12 Baloch Republican Army militants surrender to security forces

2017-08-31

[DAWN] Twelve members of the Baloch Republican Army (BRA) surrendered to security forces in Balochistan
...the Pak province bordering Kandahar and Uruzgun provinces in Afghanistan and Sistan Baluchistan in Iran. Its native Baloch propulation is being displaced by Pashtuns and Punjabis and they aren't happy about it...
on Wednesday, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

According to the statement, the holy warriors relinquished their weapons and ammunition to security forces in Balochistan's Noshki area after "an intelligence effort", the army said.

The statement added that among the holy warriors who surrendered were two "mid-tier" holy warriors identified as Wali Khan, a resident of District Kohlu and Karghani, a resident of Sui.

Separately, 39 suspects, including eight Afghans, were apprehended in intelligence-based operations (IBO) conducted jointly by the Pakistain Rangers, Punjab
1.) Little Orphan Annie's bodyguard
2.) A province of Pakistain ruled by one of the Sharif brothers
3.) A province of India. It is majority (60 percent) Sikh and Hindoo (37 percent), which means it has relatively few Moslem riots....
Police and intelligence agencies in Lahore, Faisalabad
...formerly known as Lyallpur, the third largest metropolis in Pakistain, the second largest in Punjab after Lahore. It is named after some Arab because the Paks didn't have anybody notable of their own to name it after...
and Islamabad, the ISPR statement said.

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India-Pakistan

500 Baloch militants surrender, abandon armed struggle

2017-04-23

More on this report from yesterday.

[DAWN] QUETTA: Around 500 turbans belonging to different banned Baloch krazed killer organizations surrendered themselves to authorities concerned on Friday.

At a ceremony held on the lawns of the Balochistan

...the Pak province bordering Kandahar and Uruzgun provinces in Afghanistan and Sistan Baluchistan in Iran. Its native Baloch propulation is being displaced by Pashtuns and Punjabis and they aren't happy about it...
Assembly building, the turbans announced that they had abandoned the armed struggle against the government and would join mainstream politics.

The ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Nawab Sanaullah Zehri, Commander of Southern Command Lt Gen Aamir Riaz, Nawab Changez Khan Marri and tribal elders.

Those who surrendered themselves included 12 ’commanders’ and 16 ’sub-commanders’ of the krazed killer organizations.

The turbans belonged to the Baloch Republican Army (BRA), Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), Lashkar-e-Balochistan and some other Baloch krazed killer groups.

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India-Pakistan

434 militants surrender in Balochistan

2017-04-22

As part of political reconciliation in Balochistan, 434 militants surrendered to the authorities on Friday evening.

The militants belonged to various banned organisations, including Baloch Republican Army (BRA), Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and other groups. The militants were allegedly involved in attacks on government installations in Quetta, Dera Bugti, Sui and other parts of the province.

“Innocent people have been used and elements instigating them were living abroad,” said Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Sanaullah Zehri.

“Innocent people were martyred at the behest of elements who are the slaves of RAW and no compromise would be made over the writ of the government,” added the chief minister.

Commander Southern Command Lieutenant General Amir Riaz on the occasion said that Pakistan cannot be weakened.

“Anyone laying down their arms would be welcomed,” added Riaz.

“We were deceived,” said Sher Mohammad, a key commander of the proscribed BLA, while Dur Khan Baloch, another key commander, said they will “no longer fight for the Indians”.

A senior provincial official said so far over 1500 militants have surrendered.

“More Ferraris would surrender before the authorities in the days to come, said Balochistan government spokesperson Anwarul Haq Kakar.

The surrender ceremony was attended by senior military and civilians leaders.

The largest province of the country by area, is home to a low-level insurgency by ethnic Baloch separatists. Al Qaeda-linked militants also operate in the region.

The province shares borders with Afghanistan and Iran.

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India-Pakistan

Over 20 ‘militants’ lay down arms

2017-01-23

[DAWN] QUETTA: Three suspected commanders of a banned militant group laid down their arms on Saturday along with their 21 associates in the Sui area of Dera Bugti district and announced that they were abandoning their armed struggle and joining the mainstream.

According to officials, the banned Baloch Republican Army (BRA) ‘commanders’ Wali Hotkani, Abdul Qadir and Imam Bakhsh handed over their weapons along with the other militants to Frontier Corps officers at a ceremony held in Sui town.

Officials, a large number of tribal elders and other people attended the ceremony.

“We have decided to abandon the armed struggle and join the mainstream to serve our people who have been facing great difficulties for a long time,” Imam Bakhsh said, adding that his group had long been operating in the area.

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India-Pakistan

2 die in Panjgur district

2016-04-28

[Dawn] GWADAR: Two suspected militants were killed and another was wounded in an operation carried out by security forces in the mountainous area of Prome in Panjgur district on Tuesday. A helicopter provided cover to the forces conducting the operation.

According to sources, an intelligence agency informed security forces about the existence in Kanti Klug area of a camp being run by the banned Baloch Republican Army.

Security forces started the operation which led to a gunbattle between troops and militants, an official said.

During the exchange of fire lasting several hours, two suspected militants were killed and another was wounded and taken into custody.

Arms and ammunition, including three Kalashnikovs, five 7mm rifles, hundreds of live rounds and two pistols and wireless sets and motorcycles were seized from the camp which was destroyed by security forces. The arrested suspect is being interrogated by special investigation teams.

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India-Pakistan

7 suspected militants including BRA commander killed in Balochistan, says FC

2016-03-03

[DAWN] QUETTA: The security forces in Balochistan

...the Pak province bordering Kandahar and Uruzgun provinces in Afghanistan and Sistan Baluchistan in Iran. Its native Baloch propulation is being displaced by Pashtuns and Punjabis and they aren't happy about it...
claimed to have killed seven suspected Lions of Islam during operations carried out in Kech and Kohlu districts of the province on Wednesday.

Four suspected Lions of Islam were killed during an exchange of fire in Kohlu district in the evening, while there suspects, including a key commander of the outlawed Baloch Republican Army (BRA), were killed in Kech district earlier in the day.

The front man for Frontier Constabulary, Khan Wasey, said the miscreants killed in Kohlu district belonged to an outlawed murderous Moslem organization operating in the area. Two suspects were maimed during exchange of fire.

He said five sanctuaries were also demolished during the search operation in the aftermath of the killings. A cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered from the possession of suspected murderous Moslems, said Wasey.

Earlier, the security forces acted on a tip-off regarding the presence of Lions of Islam in Dasht area of district Kech and killed three miscreants belonging to the BRA.

Wasey said a key murderous Moslem commander of the banned outfit was also among the dead and added that security forces had also recovered weapons from their possession.

The front man further said the Lions of Islam were involved in killings of labourers working at Shadi Kor Dam.

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India-Pakistan

9 ‘militants’ killed in Balochistan clashes

2015-12-24

QUETTA: Nine suspected militants and two security personnel were killed in gunbattles in Kech and Kalat districts early on Wednesday, official sources said.

A six-year-old girl also lost her life in Kech, apparently in crossfire.

The clashes started between the Frontier Corps and militants when security personnel came under attack in Bal-Nagore area of Kech district, resulting in the killing of two troops.

A heavy exchange of fire continued for hours. “Eight militants have been killed in the gunbattle,” the FC spokesman said.

“Two FC soldiers have also lost their lives,” he said and claimed that Abdul Ghani, brother of a leader of the banned Baloch Republican Army Mama Bugti, was among the dead.

He claimed that the area had been cleared and a checkpost had been set up there to keep an eye on suspicious movements. He said that a search operation was under way in the area.

In the other clash, a leader of the banned Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) was killed in Bencha area of Kalat district.

According to the FC spokesman, troops were combing the area on the basis of intelligence that militants wanted for their involvement in various subversion activities were present there. During the search, an exchange of fire took place between security forces and militants, resulting in the killing of the BLF leader. His identity was not disclosed.

A large quantity of arms and ammunition was seized from Bencha and Bal-Nagore areas.

In a separate action, the FC personnel also seized ammunition from an area of Mastung.

Our Correspondent in Gwadar adds: Bodies of five suspected militants who had been killed in Bal-Nagore were brought to hospital.

Four of them were identified as Altaf, a resident of Bal-Nagore; Dad Jan, a resident of Darmakol Pedarak; Balaach, a resident of Syedan Bal-Nagore; and Faqeer Bugti. The body of six-year-old Smreen Fida was also brought to the hospital.

Published in Dawn, December 24th, 2015

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India-Pakistan

12 militants killed in Sui, Quetta

2015-08-28

[DAWN] Security forces killed at least 12 suspected gunnies belonging to two banned
...the word banned seems to have a different meaning in Pakistain than it does in most other places. Or maybe it simply lacks any meaning at all...
organizations during operations in Quetta and Sui area of Dera Bugti on Tuesday night and Wednesday.

According to officials, two important murderous Moslem leaders were among the dead. A Frontier Corps
...a provincial paramilitary force. Total manpower is about 80,000. They are tasked to help local law enforcement in the maintenance of law and order, and to carry out border patrol and anti-smuggling operations....
soldier was injured.

Helicopters also took part in the Sui operation.

A front man for the FC Balochistan

...the Pak province bordering Kandahar and Uruzgun provinces in Afghanistan and Sistan Baluchistan in Iran. Its native Baloch propulation is being displaced by Pashtuns and Punjabis and they aren't happy about it...
said troops launched an operation on intelligence reports about presence of gunnies of a banned organization in Rustam Darbar and Drinjan Nullah areas of Sui in Dera Bugti district.

When the troops entered the difficult mountainous area the gunnies opened fire. The soldiers fired back.

"A heavy gunbattle ensued which continued for several hours, resulting in the death of eight murderous Moslems, including their commander," the FC front man claimed. He said the gunnies who belonged to the banned Baloch Republican Army used rockets, hand-grenades and mortars.

Their commander was identified as Chella Reesh.

One murderous Moslem was also incarcerated
Drop the rosco, Muggsy, or you're one with the ages!
from the area.

The FC front man claimed that the gunnies were planning to carry out terrorist attacks. "They were involved in attacking security forces and blowing up gas pipelines, power pylons and railway tracks in Sibi, Nasirabad and Dera Bugti districts," he said, adding that a large quantity of weapons and ammunition was found in their hideouts and camps which had been destroyed during the operation.

Meanwhile,
...back at the palazzo, Count Guido had escaped from his bonds and overwhelmed his guard using the bludgeon the faithful Filomena had smuggled to him in the loaf of bread...
four suspected murderous Moslems, including a commander of the banned Lashker-e-Jhangvi, were killed during the operation in Mian-Ghundi, a locality in the outskirts of Quetta, on Tuesday late night.

According to officials, the action was taken after FC and intelligence personnel intercepted a vehicle in Mian-Ghundi, about 30km from the quiet provincial capital. The murderous Moslems, who were using an infrequent route to enter the city, opened fire on the personnel and tried to escape.

The FC front man said the troops cordoned off the area and launched an operation. A heavy exchange of fire took place which continued for three fours. "Four armed murderous Moslems, including their commander, were killed," the front man said, adding that a soldier was injured.

"The gunnies killed were coming from Mastung to carry out attacks on security forces in Quetta," he claimed.

He said they were involved in suicide kabooms in Hazara town and attacks on convoys of Shia pilgrims and security forces in Quetta and other areas.

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India-Pakistan

30 BRA men killed in clash with FC: Bugti

2014-06-07

[DAWN] At least 30 suspected Baloch bully boyz were killed in a fierce clash with Frontier Corps in Darnjan Nullah area of Sui in Dera Bugti district on Thursday.

The claim was made by Balochistan

...the Pak province bordering Kandahar and Uruzgun provinces in Afghanistan and Sistan Baluchistan in Iran. Its native Baloch propulation is being displaced by Pashtuns and Punjabis and they aren't happy about it...
Home Minister Sarfaraz Bugti at a presser here. He was accompanied by Home Secretary Akbar Hussain Durrani and FC front man Khan Wasey.

A front man for the outlawed Baloch Republican Army (BRA) confirmed the gunbattle and said seven of its fighters and a commander had been killed. He claimed that security forces also suffered severe losses.

The home minister said that two days ago BRA bully boyz had attacked and killed two personnel of Sindh Rangers and injured seven others in Kandhkot area of Sindh, near the border with Balochistan, and fled to Balochistan.

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