BREAKING: 90 Killed in Attack on Pakistani Military Convoy, BLA Claims Responsibility

Lahore: A Bomb exploded near a bus carrying Pakistani security personnel on Sunday in Noshki, Balochistan. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for the attack, alleging that they killed more than 90 Pakistani soldiers. However, Pakistan 's military has confirmed only five deaths, as per sources.

BLA's Press Release on the Attack 

The BLA issued a statement claiming its Majeed Brigade, a Fidayeen unit, carried out a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) attack on a Pakistani military convoy near Rakhshan Mill on the RCD Highway in Noshki. According to their statement, the convoy had eight buses, one of which was completely destroyed in the blast.

Following the explosion, the Fateh Squad of the BLA reportedly surrounded another bus and eliminated all military personnel on board, taking the total claimed death toll to 90 soldiers.

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Conflicting Death Toll Reports

While the BLA insists that 90 Pakistani troops were killed, Pakistan’s military sources have downplayed the figures, confirming only five deaths so far. The Pakistan Army has yet to release an official statement on the attack.

Ongoing Tensions in Balochistan

The attack highlights the ongoing insurgency in Balochistan, where separatist groups like the BLA frequently target Pakistani forces. The region has seen a surge in militant attacks in recent months, with armed groups demanding independence from Pakistan.

The BLA has promised to release more details about the attack soon.