12 Pakistan Soldiers Killed in Balochistan Bomb Attack by Separatists

12 Pakistan Soldiers Killed: 12 soldiers of the Pakistan Army died after their vehicle was hit by an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) in the Mach area of Kachhi district, Balochistan. The blast completely destroyed the army vehicle.

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Balochistan Liberation Army claims responsibility

The attack was claimed by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist group fighting for Balochistan’s independence. According to the Pakistan Army, the group used an IED to target the military vehicle.

Senior officers among the dead

Among those killed were Special Operations Commander Tariq Imran and Subedar Umar Farooq. The army said it is now clearing the area to find and eliminate any other terrorists hiding nearby.

Past attacks by BLA

The BLA has carried out many such attacks in the past. In March, the group hijacked the Jaffar Express train, which was traveling from Quetta to Peshawar. That incident killed 21 civilians and four soldiers.

Ongoing violence in Balochistan

Violence has continued in Balochistan for over 20 years. Many local ethnic Baloch groups say the federal government is using the province's natural resources without giving fair benefits to the local people.

Just last week, Pakistani security forces killed 10 terrorists in two separate actions in the Kech and Ziarat districts as part of an anti-militant operation.

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