Baloch Liberation Army
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) is a separatist militant group operating in Pakistan's Balochistan province, advocating for the independence of Balochistan from Pakistan. The BLA is known for its attacks on military and government targets, as well as for its involvement in kidnappings and other forms of violence. The group aims to gain autonomy and rights for the Baloch people, who they believe have been marginalized by the Pakistani state. Recently, the BLA was in the news for hijacking a train, resulting in a deadly standoff with Pakistani security forces.
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The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attacks.
BLA launches 'coordinated' attacks across 12 locations in Balochistan; 10 officials killed
India· 2026-01-31
The audacious hijack of Jaffar Express train by the separatist Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on March 11 ripped open the festering wound that’s Balochistan.
Islamabad’s Policy Trainwreck On QuettaIndia· 2025-03-16
The Baloch Liberation Army has issued a statement claiming responsibility for executing 214 hostages.
BLA claims mass execution of 214 Pakistan train hijack hostages | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-16
The Baloch Liberation Army opened fire on the Jaffar Express train.
Why boots and bullets won’t solve Pak’s growing terror problemIndia· 2025-03-14
The Baloch Liberation Army carried out a violent attack on a train, taking hostages and killing many.
Terror in Belutschistan: Wie stabil ist die Atommacht Pakistan? - Meinung
Germany· 2025-03-13The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked the Jaffar Express, a train en route from Quetta to Peshawar.
Days after train hijack, terrorists launch suicide attack on Pakistan military base, several killedIndia· 2025-03-13