BRG claims killing six Pakistani personnel in Balochistan's Sibi highway blockade
Synopsis
The BRG claims it killed six Pakistani military personnel in a Sibi highway blockade and seized a police post, while a separate blast levelled the Yakmach police station in Chagai — part of a sharp escalation that includes the BLA claiming 16 attacks in six days across Balochistan. With multiple armed groups mounting coordinated strikes on highways, security infrastructure and government offices, the province is seeing some of its most intense militant activity in months.
Key Takeaways
The Baloch Republican Guards (BRG) claimed killing six Pakistani military personnel during a highway blockade in Sibi's Mithri area on Thursday .
BRG fighters allegedly seized a nearby police post, took equipment and motorcycles, and set the facility ablaze after personnel fled.
In a separate incident, the Yakmach police station in Chagai district was completely destroyed by explosives planted by armed men — no group has claimed responsibility.
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) earlier claimed 16 attacks across Balochistan from 7 to 12 October , including IED strikes, sniper attacks, and highway blockades.
A NADRA office in Yakmach was torched on 5 October by fighters who also blocked the Quetta–Taftan highway ; the BLF claimed that attack.
The Baloch Republican Guards (BRG) on Friday, 17 October 2025 claimed responsibility for killing six Pakistani military personnel during a highway blockade in Balochistan's Sibi district, according to local media reports. The claim came as a separate explosion destroyed a police station in Chagai district in a wave of militant activity across the restive province.
What Happened in Sibi
BRG spokesperson Dostain Baloch said in a statement that fighters from the group blocked the main highway in Sibi's Mithri area on Thursday and began searching vehicles. When Pakistani forces attempted to advance on the blockade, a prolonged clash ensued, according to the BRG's account. The group claimed six personnel were killed on the spot and several others were wounded, as reported by The Balochistan Post.
Following the clash, the spokesperson said BRG fighters seized a nearby police post after its personnel fled, took control of equipment and motorcycles, and set the facility on fire. Reiterating the group's position, Dostain Baloch said: 'Our operations of this kind will continue until Balochistan achieves complete independence.'
Police Station Blown Up in Chagai
In a separate incident in Balochistan's Chagai district, armed men stormed the Yakmach police station in the early hours of Thursday, planted a large quantity of explosives and detonated them, completely destroying the structure. Police officials confirmed the building was razed but said no casualties were reported. The attackers also fired on and destroyed several security cameras in Yakmach Bazaar. No group has claimed responsibility for the Yakmach attacks as of the time of reporting.
Pattern of Escalating Violence in the Area
The incidents are part of a documented uptick in militant activity across Balochistan. As recently as 5 October, armed fighters blocked the Quetta–Taftan highway and set ablaze a National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) office in Yakmach — an attack the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) subsequently claimed.
Earlier this week, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for 16 separate attacks across different regions of Balochistan over a six-day period from 7 to 12 October. BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch said in a statement on Monday that the operations involved military convoy targeting, improvised explosive device (IED) strikes, sniper attacks, and highway blockades, resulting in the deaths of dozens of Pakistani personnel and injuries to several others, according to the group's claims.
Broader Context
Balochistan has long been the site of a low-intensity insurgency, with multiple armed groups — including the BRG, BLA, and BLF — conducting operations against Pakistani military and government infrastructure. The Pakistani government has characterised these groups as separatist militants; the groups themselves frame their campaign as a struggle against what they describe as military occupation. Independent verification of casualty figures and operational claims from either side remains difficult given restricted media access in the region.
The frequency and geographic spread of recent attacks suggest a coordinated intensification of militant activity that Pakistani security forces will be under pressure to respond to.
Point of View
BLA, and BLF within days of each other points to a pattern of coordinated escalation rather than isolated incidents — a distinction Pakistani security planners cannot afford to ignore. What is notable is the targeting of administrative infrastructure: a NADRA office, police stations, and security cameras are symbolic strikes aimed at dismantling the state's civil footprint, not just its military one. Independent verification of casualty figures remains impossible given access constraints, which means both sides' narratives go largely unchallenged. The international community has largely treated Balochistan as Pakistan's internal matter, but a sustained, multi-group offensive at this scale has regional security implications that will be difficult to contain.
NationPress
16 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the Baloch Republican Guards claim in Sibi?
The BRG claimed that its fighters blocked the main highway in Sibi's Mithri area on Thursday, triggering a clash with Pakistani forces in which six personnel were killed and several others wounded. The group also said it seized a nearby police post and set it on fire after personnel fled.
What happened at the Yakmach police station in Chagai?
Armed men stormed the Yakmach police station in Chagai district early Thursday, planted explosives and detonated them, completely destroying the building. Police officials confirmed there were no casualties, but no group had claimed responsibility as of the time of reporting.
How many attacks has the BLA claimed in Balochistan recently?
The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for 16 attacks across Balochistan between 7 and 12 October 2025. BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch said the operations included IED strikes, sniper attacks, military convoy targeting, and highway blockades, resulting in what the group described as dozens of Pakistani personnel killed.
Which groups are behind the insurgency in Balochistan?
Multiple armed groups operate in Balochistan, including the Baloch Republican Guards (BRG), the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), and the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF). Each frames its campaign as a struggle for independence; Pakistan designates them as militant separatist organisations.
Why is independent verification of these claims difficult?
Balochistan has restricted media access, making it difficult for journalists and international observers to independently confirm casualty figures or operational details claimed by either militant groups or Pakistani authorities. Both sides' narratives therefore go largely unchallenged in real time.
