Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) Launched Operation Herof 2.0 against Pakistan

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has taken responsibility for seven coordinated attacks on several districts in Pakistan. The insurgent group declared that the attacks were part of a campaign called ‘Operation Herof 2.0‘, and a total of 78 operations were carried out at 58 sites. In a press release by BLA spokesman Jeeyand Baloch, the organisation termed the operations as an extension of their resistance to bring an end to what they call Pakistan’s “occupation” of Balochistan.

What is Operation Herof 2.0?

Balochistan province has again emerged as the focal point of a high-level conflict as the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), one of the leading Baloch ethnonationalist insurgent groups, claimed responsibility for a large-scale coordinated attack known as “Operation Herof 2.0.” Initiated on May 2nd, 2025, the BLA stated that its combatants have executed a series of attacks, reportedly between 71 and 78, on Pakistani military and intelligence facilities in more than 50 locations in the mineral-rich but poor region.

Escalation of Operation Herof 2.0 by BLA

Operation Herof 2.0 represents a major escalation in the decades-long Baloch nationalist insurgency for the independence of Balochistan from Pakistan. The BLA, in statements issued through their media channels, characterised the offensive as a continuation of their fight against what they call Pakistan’s “occupation” and systematic exploitation of Baloch resources.

The scale and timing of the operation indicate an orchestrated attempt to showcase the group’s capabilities for operations and to further destabilise the already tense security environment in the province.

Also Read: Insurgency in Balochistan

Locations: BLA Claims to Attacked during Operation Herof 2.0

• Mangochar City: The BLA asserted that its “Fateh Squad” conducted a coordinated attack on this city, occupying positions in Khazenai, Garari, and Rahimabad, along with sections of the Quetta–Karachi National Highway (N-25). They asserted that they occupied government buildings (NADRA office, judicial complex, bank), took weapons and documents into their possession, and ignited the buildings. They asserted an attack on a Pakistani military base in the city as well.
• Khazenai (close to Mangochar): The BLA said they had halted a police convoy here, kidnapping five police personnel and freeing some prisoners.
• Kacchi District: The BLA said they had detonated an IED that killed several Pakistani soldiers.
• Dera Bugti District (Tobo area): A gas pipeline was said to have been destroyed.
• Panjgur (Nokabad): The BLA said they had fired on a Pakistani army outpost with automatics and rocket launchers.
• Paroom Jain: The BLA asserted to have captured army-installed surveillance cameras.
• Kalat (Garap area): A Bomb Disposal Unit was reported to have been targeted with a remote-controlled IED.
• Noshki (Galanangor area): The BLA reported to have neutralised four claimed Pakistani intelligence agents.
• Khuzdar (Ornach Cross): BLA militants reportedly occupied the highway for more than two hours, carrying out vehicle searches and attacking trucks purportedly carrying Baloch natural resources.
• Sibi: A grenade was allegedly thrown at a military outpost close to the railway station.
• Kachi (Mathri): A reported armed attack injured at least three troops.

Types of Targets Claimed

• Military Posts and Camps: Direct attacks employing various weapons.
• Security Checkpoints: Including the Levies Force checkpoints.
• Military Convoys: Ambush attacks.
• Intelligence Centers/Agents: Targeted assassination and capture.
• Government Buildings: Occupation and arson (e.g., NADRA office, judicial complex, bank).
• Infrastructure: Gas pipeline, highways (targeting vehicles).
• Surveillance Equipment: Cameras confiscated.
• Bomb Disposal Squads: Targeting with IEDs.
• Police Personnel and Convoys: Prizes released.

Implications of Operation Herof 2.0

The Implications of Operation Herof 2.0 are extensive. It not only has the potential to further destabilise Balochistan, a key province bordering Iran and Afghanistan that is home to vital infrastructure projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), but could also further intensify tensions in the already volatile regional security environment. The BLA’s call for international support also risks bringing external powers into the intractable and long-running conflict.

Conclusion

As Operation Herof 2.0 continues, the global community will be keeping a close eye on Pakistan’s reaction and the likelihood of increasing escalation. The dreams of the Baloch and the struggle for self-determination continue to be a salient and frequently forgotten element of regional geopolitics, and this newest offensive is a grim reminder of the unresolved issues and the long-term nature of the conflict in Balochistan.

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