A man stands beside burnt vehicles inside a torched police station on the outskirts of Quetta on February 1, 2026 a day after an attack by Baloch separatists. (Photo by Banaras KHAN / AFP)
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Moneycontrol02-02-2026, 10:48

Balochistan Bloodshed: 40 Hours of Violence Exposes Pakistan's Security Failures

  • Balochistan experienced nearly 40 hours of coordinated militant violence across multiple districts, resulting in dozens of deaths.
  • Attacks targeted police stations, security checkpoints, government offices, and civilian areas in cities like Quetta, Gwadar, and Mastung.
  • Provincial authorities reported 17 law enforcement personnel and 31 civilians killed, while the military claimed 133 militants were neutralized.
  • The banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility, stating their 'Herof' operation aimed for Balochistan's independence.
  • Pakistan's military blamed India, a claim rejected by India, highlighting Pakistan's internal failings and long-standing issues in Balochistan.

Why It Matters: Intense violence in Balochistan reveals Pakistan's failed security approach and deep-rooted insurgency.

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