Armed Groups Claim Responsibility for Attacks in Balochistan
Recent reports reveal that armed groups in Balochistan have claimed responsibility for attacks in Nasirabad and Kachhi districts. The Baloch Republican Guards and the United Baloch Army have issued warnings to individuals involved in military-affiliated projects, urging them to distance themselves. The situation highlights ongoing tensions in the region, with allegations of collaboration between local individuals and state-backed armed groups. As these groups continue to assert their influence, the implications for security and local communities remain significant. Read on to discover more about the incidents and the responses from these armed factions.
Apr 6, 2026, 16:29 IST
Recent Attacks in Balochistan
A report from a local news outlet indicates that armed groups advocating for Balochistan's independence have taken responsibility for separate attacks in the Nasirabad and Kachhi districts.
In a statement, Dostain Baloch, a spokesperson for the Baloch Republican Guards (BRG), mentioned that the group targeted machinery allegedly linked to Pakistani security forces in the Dera Murad Jamali area of Nasirabad. According to the report, they claimed that explosives were placed on the equipment, resulting in its destruction.
The spokesperson further alleged that the machinery was involved in military-affiliated commercial activities related to agricultural resources in Balochistan. He warned that the group plans to target similar projects and advised individuals associated with such initiatives to distance themselves. In another statement, the United Baloch Army (UBA) claimed responsibility for an armed attack that occurred on April 4 in the Sanni area of Kachhi district. UBA spokesperson Mazar Baloch stated that their fighters engaged in gunfire with individuals they identified as members of a state-backed armed group.
According to the statement, two individuals were killed during the exchange, and their weapons were confiscated. The UBA spokesperson alleged that both victims had longstanding ties with armed groups linked to intelligence agencies in Pakistan and were involved in sharing information about Baloch fighters as well as the arrest of local residents. He also noted that they had previously been warned. The group cautioned others against collaborating with state institutions and urged them to cease such involvement.