Baloch Republican Guards claim April 29 attack on Dera Murad Jamali road site
Synopsis
The Baloch Republican Guards have claimed a rocket attack on a government road construction site in Dera Murad Jamali, the latest in a string of strikes on Pakistani infrastructure and security forces. With attacks now spanning gas pipelines, military installations, and construction projects, Baloch armed groups appear to be executing a deliberate campaign to disrupt state-led development across the province.
Key Takeaways
The Baloch Republican Guards (BRG) claimed responsibility for a rocket attack on 29 April 2025 at a road construction site near Pat Feeder Peropol , Dera Murad Jamali .
Pakistani police confirmed machinery was destroyed and work was halted; no casualties were reported.
BRG spokesperson Dostain Baloch warned local contractors to avoid "state projects" or face consequences.
The BRG and Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) also claimed multiple attacks in Awaran, Jhao, Basima , and Sibi last month.
In March 2025 , BRG claimed damaging the Sui-to-Karachi natural gas pipeline.
Baloch armed groups have escalated attacks on Pakistani military, police, and infrastructure across Balochistan in recent weeks.
The Baloch Republican Guards (BRG) on Friday, 1 May 2025 claimed responsibility for an attack carried out on 29 April that damaged machinery at a road construction site near Pat Feeder Peropol in Dera Murad Jamali, a provincial city in Pakistan's Balochistan, according to local media reports.
What Happened at the Construction Site
According to police officials cited by The Balochistan Post, unidentified attackers fired rockets at the construction site, destroying machinery and forcing all work to halt. Authorities confirmed that no casualties were reported and that an investigation is currently underway.
BRG spokesperson Dostain Baloch stated in a media release that the group's fighters had targeted a "military company" working on government construction projects in the area, claiming the company's machines were "completely destroyed." The attack, according to the statement, took place on the road near Pit Feeder Piropal in the Naseerabad district.
BRG's Warning to Local Contractors
Spokesperson Dostain Baloch also issued a direct warning to local contractors, urging them to stay away from what he described as "state projects." He cautioned that contractors who continued to work on such projects would be "responsible for their own lives and financial losses."
He further stated that the organisation accepts full responsibility for the attack and pledged to continue such operations "until the independence of Balochistan" — reiterating the group's longstanding separatist objective.
Pattern of Escalating Attacks Across Balochistan
This latest incident is part of a broader and intensifying pattern of militant activity in the region. Last month, both the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) and the BRG claimed responsibility for several attacks on Pakistani forces and installations across Awaran, Jhao, Basima, and Sibi areas of Balochistan.
In March, the BRG also claimed responsibility for damaging a major gas pipeline transporting fuel from Balochistan's Sui gas field to Karachi. According to spokesperson Dostain Baloch, that explosion severely damaged the pipeline carrying natural gas from Sui to Karachi. The group reiterated its opposition to what it described as the exploitation of Balochistan's natural resources and warned it would continue targeting such infrastructure.
Broader Security Context
These incidents come against the backdrop of escalating attacks by Baloch separatist groups targeting Pakistani military and police forces across Balochistan in recent weeks, resulting in heavy casualties and significant damage to infrastructure. Notably, this marks a sustained operational tempo by armed Baloch groups, with attacks spanning energy infrastructure, road construction projects, and security installations — suggesting a deliberate strategy to disrupt state-led development activity in the province.
Pakistani authorities have not yet issued a detailed public response to the BRG's latest claim, and investigations into the 29 April attack remain ongoing.
Point of View
Where economic disruption is pursued as a force multiplier. Pakistan's Balochistan challenge is deepening: the frequency and geographic spread of attacks, from gas pipelines in Sui to road sites in Naseerabad, indicate organised operational capacity rather than isolated incidents. Islamabad's infrastructure-led development narrative in Balochistan — central to CPEC's domestic legitimacy — faces a sustained and increasingly coordinated challenge that security crackdowns alone have not contained.
NationPress
1 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the BRG attack in Dera Murad Jamali?
The Baloch Republican Guards (BRG) claimed responsibility for a rocket attack on 29 April 2025 that destroyed machinery at a road construction site near Pat Feeder Peropol in Dera Murad Jamali, Balochistan. Pakistani police confirmed the machinery damage and said no casualties were reported.
Who is the Baloch Republican Guards (BRG)?
The Baloch Republican Guards (BRG) is a Baloch separatist militant group operating in Pakistan's Balochistan province. It has claimed responsibility for multiple attacks on Pakistani military, police, and infrastructure installations, stating its goal is the independence of Balochistan.
Was anyone killed or injured in the Dera Murad Jamali attack?
No casualties were reported in the 29 April attack, according to Pakistani police officials. Authorities confirmed that machinery was destroyed and work at the site was forced to stop, with an investigation currently underway.
What other attacks has the BRG claimed recently?
In March 2025, the BRG claimed damaging the major gas pipeline carrying natural gas from Balochistan's Sui gas field to Karachi. Last month, it also jointly claimed attacks with the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) on Pakistani forces and installations in Awaran, Jhao, Basima, and Sibi.
Why are Baloch groups targeting construction and infrastructure projects?
According to BRG spokesperson Dostain Baloch, the group views government construction projects and resource extraction activities as exploitation of Balochistan's natural wealth. The group has stated it will continue targeting such projects until what it describes as the independence of Balochistan is achieved.
