Baloch Liberation Army Takes Control of Surab City in Pakistan
Baloch Liberation Army's Bold Move
In a major escalation, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has announced that its members have seized control of Surab, a city in Pakistan's Balochistan province. Reports indicate that this takeover followed intense confrontations with security personnel. Footage reveals that Baloch fighters captured military vehicles and weapons, in addition to gaining access to police stations, banks, and various government facilities.
The Baloch fighters not only took over the city but also vandalized and set ablaze government properties and vehicles in Surab. It has been reported that a senior police officer, Hidayat Ullah, was confined in a room by the fighters, where he tragically succumbed to suffocation. In an official statement released on Friday, the BLA claimed responsibility for the assault, stating, "Our freedom fighters have fully secured Surab city, taking over essential government sites, including the bank, Levies station, and police station."
The group further mentioned, "We are conducting snap checks and patrols on the main highways connecting Quetta-Karachi and Surab-Gidar. A comprehensive statement will be provided to the media shortly." As per estimates from 2023, Surab has a population ranging from 35,000 to 45,000 residents.