The Baloch Raji Aajoi Sangar (BRAS), a prominent coalition of Baloch armed groups, has released a comprehensive report detailing a significant escalation in its campaign against Pakistani state forces. The group claims to have carried out a staggering 174 attacks in the first half of 2025, resulting in the deaths of over 160 Pakistani security personnel across the restive province of Balochistan.
A Detailed Account of Military Operations
According to the detailed statement issued by BRAS, the majority of these attacks were concentrated in the strategically important districts of Kech and Panjgur. The coalition asserts that its fighters successfully targeted Pakistani military convoys, security checkpoints, and other installations. The report provides a grim tally, stating that these operations led to the deaths of 163 soldiers and officers, while leaving 170 others injured. Furthermore, BRAS claims to have destroyed or severely damaged more than 35 military vehicles belonging to the Pakistani forces during this intense period of conflict.
Strategic Impact and Regional Focus
The BRAS communiqué places particular emphasis on the regions of Tump, Buleda, and Hoshab in Kech district, as well as Gichk and surrounding areas in Panjgur. These locations are depicted as focal points of resistance. The group's statement goes beyond mere numbers, framing these actions as a direct response to what it terms "Baloch genocide" and "enforced disappearances" allegedly perpetrated by the Pakistani state. The language used underscores the deep-seated political grievances driving the armed campaign, positioning the attacks as defensive and retaliatory measures for the protection of Baloch rights and territory.
Official Silence and Broader Implications
As of now, there has been no immediate official response or confirmation from the Pakistani military or government authorities regarding the specific claims made in the BRAS report. The silence from Islamabad highlights the sensitive and volatile nature of the security situation in Balochistan. This latest report from the armed coalition suggests a notable intensification of the long-running insurgency, pointing to a potential shift in tactics and operational capacity. The high casualty figures claimed, if accurate, would represent one of the most severe blows to Pakistani security forces in the province in recent years, raising serious questions about the sustainability of the current security strategy and the prospects for a political resolution to the conflict.
The ongoing violence in Balochistan continues to be a major internal security challenge for Pakistan, with groups like BRAS seeking independence and protesting against the exploitation of the province's natural resources. The release of this mid-year operational report is clearly aimed at demonstrating the group's resilience and operational reach, both to its supporters and to the international community.
