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BLA attack in the sea: 13 Pakistani Coast Guard personnel killed
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News18•13-10-2026, 13:52
BLA attack in the sea: 13 Pakistani Coast Guard personnel killed
- •The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for an attack on two Pakistan Coast Guard boats in the coastal area of Jiwani in Gwadar district.
- •According to BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch, 13 personnel were killed on the spot during this operation carried out by their maritime wing, the HMDF.
- •The BLA released a two-minute video showing armed members of the HMDF using modern weapons to target the patrolling vessels.
- •The HMDF was recently formed with the stated aim of protecting Balochistan's maritime borders, coast, and resources.
- •The BLA warned that its military operations are no longer limited to mountains and cities, extending its capability to target forces in the deep sea.
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The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed that 13 personnel of the Pakistan Coast Guard were killed during an attack on two of their boats in the coastal area of Jiwani in Balochistan's Gwadar district.
The BLA formally announced the formation of its maritime wing, the Hammal Maritime Defense Force (HMDF), on April 13, 2026, with the stated aim of protecting Balochistan's coastline, maritime borders, and natural resources.
According to the BLA, the primary objective of the Hammal Maritime Defense Force is to protect occupied coastal areas and disrupt the maritime activities of Pakistani forces as part of its movement for Balochistan's independence.
