In Pakistan, various armed organisations, political figures, and sections of the Baloch population have expressed support for the Baloch Liberation Army’s (BLA) ongoing ‘second phase of Operation Herof ‘. This came as the BLA claimed its fighters are still holding positions across multiple districts in the Balochistan province, more than 15 hours after launching coordinated attacks against the Pakistan security officials.

Earlier, BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch had said the operation remained active in several districts, including Shaal and Noshki, where BLA fighters are said to be exerting pressure on Pakistani security forces and local administration. He claimed that fighters are still present in various locations and that Pakistani forces are facing what he described as decisive pressure. He added that the new phase of Operation is directed against the occupying state and all its military and administrative structures.

People from Balochistan are currently fighting for their independence from Pakistan. Various human rights organisations of Balochistan have time and again highlighted the repression by Pakistani forces in the province, which includes violent raids on the homes of Baloch leaders and civilians, unlawful arrests, enforced disappearances, the kill and dump policy, and the filing of fabricated police cases.