What Happened After Operation Herof-2, According to the Baloch Liberation Army?
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New Delhi, Feb 8 (NationPress) Balochistan, a region plagued by violence, systematic oppression, and enforced disappearances, has witnessed a surge in protests against the suppression by Pakistani forces. This unrest has prompted Baloch fighters to initiate counter-attacks targeting Pakistani security personnel across various cities and provinces.
The week-long operation has concluded, with Baloch fighters claiming to have fulfilled their objectives, as stated in a recent official communiqué from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).
They conducted simultaneous strikes across urban areas, dubbing it 'Operation Herof-2', which resulted in significant casualties and destruction for the Pakistani military.
The coordinated urban warfare, according to a report by The Balochistan Post (TBP), encompassed over 14 cities throughout Balochistan and is said to be the largest, most intense, and most organized military operation in the group's history.
BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch stated that the Baloch fighters executed simultaneous assaults and gained control over security checkpoints, military installations, and sections of urban areas in multiple locations.
“In several cities, Baloch Liberation Army units maintained their position for up to six consecutive days, forcing Pakistani forces into what he termed a sustained retreat,” the report indicated.
The TBP report, citing BLA officials, claimed that over 362 personnel from Pakistani security forces lost their lives during the operation.
The BLA spokesperson elaborated that this figure included members from the Pakistani Army, the Frontier Corps, police, and what he referred to as state-sponsored armed groups.
Jeeyand Baloch also mentioned that the BLA troops had captured 17 Pakistani security personnel, who were later released.
He emphasized that the remaining detainees would face proceedings for their alleged involvement in war crimes and what he described as acts of genocide.
The spokesperson reiterated the key aims of Herof-2 and did not dismiss the possibility of future armed uprisings.
“First, we aimed to demonstrate that Baloch fighters possess the capability to attack and gain control over urban centers. Second, we sought to convey to the Baloch populace that the resistance is founded on collective confidence and organizational strength. Lastly, we aimed to challenge what the group perceives as the uncontested dominance of Pakistani forces throughout Balochistan,” the BLA spokesperson stated.