QUETTA : In a series of coordinated, intelligence-driven operations, security forces have successfully thwarted a suspected multi-city terror plot orchestrated by Baloch separatist militant groups, apprehending key operatives and intercepting a dangerous arsenal of explosives.
The operations, which unfolded across multiple districts of Balochistan, targeted networks of the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and the Baloch Republican Guard (BRG). According to senior security officials, the pre-emptive strikes were launched following credible intelligence regarding planned attacks on sensitive installations.
The most significant seizure occurred during a raid by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in the Qilla Abdullah district. Security forces recovered a substantial cache, including 35 hand grenades and three prepared suicide vests, indicating the scale and lethal intent of the planned operations.
In a simultaneous action at a security checkpoint in the provincial capital of Quetta, police arrested an alleged BLA operative. A search of his person yielded ten electronic detonators, critical components for triggering explosive devices.
A separate CTD operation in the Naseerabad area led to the arrest of a militant affiliated with the BRG. During preliminary interrogation, the suspect made a significant confession, admitting his direct involvement in detonating two separate Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) against law enforcement personnel in recent past attacks, highlighting the groups’ ongoing violent campaign.
“The timely operations have disrupted a major terrorist plan and saved countless innocent lives,” a security official stated on condition of anonymity. The arrests of individuals tied to logistics, bomb-making, and past attacks represent a significant blow to the militant infrastructure in the province.
Investigations are now focused on uncovering the full scope of the terror network, identifying potential collaborators, and determining the specific targets of the foiled plot. Security has been heightened across Balochistan as the probe continues.
