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Baloch groups view India as a strategic counterweight to Pakistan
The Baloch people maintain that they have unmatched guerrilla warfare expertise, which they believe Pakistani forces lack. (Representational pic/Reuters)
Rebels leading the self-determination movement of the Baloch people are hopeful of a favourable resolution following India’s military success over Pakistan in this month’s Operation Sindoor, sources told CNN-News18 on Thursday.
Baloch groups view India as a strategic counterweight to Pakistan. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has appealed to India for diplomatic and material support, stating their desire to fight against Pakistan’s state-sponsored terrorism. Baloch leaders, including Mir Yar Baloch, have publicly declared the independence of Balochistan.
“Indian victory is against two countries—Pakistan and China," a Baloch representative declared. “Pakistan has no face and no confidence to fight the Baloch people."
Pakistan currently faces severe internal crises, including economic collapse, political instability, and threats from groups like the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). This has led to a serious backlash in provinces like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh.
“We have hopes from India after India’s increasing military power and global stature," a Baloch leader explained. “We expect India to help with the international human rights community and raise our voice against enforced disappearances and killings in Balochistan by Pakistani forces."
The Baloch people maintain that they have unmatched guerrilla warfare expertise, which they believe Pakistani forces lack. The BLA and Baloch Raji Ajoi Sangar (BRAS) are experts in ambush, IED attacks, and sabotage, particularly against military convoys and CPEC infrastructure.
“We have survived even after brutal crackdowns by the Pakistan army," a BLA fighter asserted. “We have increased our operational sophistication with 71 coordinated attacks across 51 locations in Balochistan in May 2025. This is to fight for our motherland, which is sold to China by the Pakistan army and Pakistani Punjabi leaders."
These groups have seized highways, including Ornach Cross, destroyed military checkpoints, and hoisted Baloch flags. They have also attacked gas pipelines, mineral transport vehicles, and Chinese BRI and CPEC projects.
“We are hopeful that our attacks on CPEC infrastructure like Gwadar Port will attract countries against China like America," the BLA fighter concluded.
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