Simultaneous Attacks By 80 Men Leave 8 Pakistani Soldiers Dead In Balochistan | Exclusive

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Last Updated:August 04, 2025, 13:23 IST

The attackers, believed to be part of a Baloch insurgent group, arrived in 11 vehicles and began the assault by destroying communication equipment at the outposts.

Pakistan army suffers blow in Balochistan (Reuters File Image)

Pakistan army suffers blow in Balochistan (Reuters File Image)

Eight Pakistani soldiers were killed and 11 injured in a coordinated militant assault on Sunday night in Balochistan’s Panjgur district. According to official sources, over 80 heavily armed assailants launched a complex, multi-pronged attack on three separate military checkpoints in the remote Gwargo area, dealing a severe blow to the region’s fragile security environment.

The attackers, believed to be part of a Baloch insurgent group, arrived in 11 vehicles and began the assault by destroying communication equipment at the outposts. This strategic move reportedly cut off the units from backup support, enabling the attackers to lay an ambush for the quick response force that was dispatched to the scene.

Three security personnel remain missing, with a manhunt underway in the rugged terrain. No group has formally claimed responsibility for the assault so far, but it bears the hallmarks of recent attacks by Baloch separatist factions that have stepped up operations against Pakistani forces.

This latest incident comes on the heels of one of the deadliest days for Pakistani troops in recent history. Earlier in July, at least 20 Pakistani soldiers were killed in two separate ambushes in Balochistan within 12 hours, also involving the destruction of communication links and the use of decoys to mislead reinforcements.

Balochistan has seen a sharp uptick in violence over the past year, with separatist groups targeting infrastructure projects, military installations, and security convoys. The province, rich in resources but plagued by political marginalisation and insurgency, remains a flashpoint in Pakistan’s internal security landscape.

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Manoj Gupta

Group Editor, Investigations & Security Affairs, Network18

Group Editor, Investigations & Security Affairs, Network18

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