At least seven Pakistani soldiers lost their lives and 21 others were injured when their convoy, travelling from Quetta to Taftan, came under attack on Sunday. While official sources confirmed seven fatalities, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the assault, alleging that they had killed 90 military personnel.

A statement by a Pakistani official said, “A security forces convoy travelling from Quetta to Taftan was attacked. The convoy, consisting of seven buses and two vehicles, was targeted. One of the buses was hit by a vehicle loaded with IEDs, possibly a suicide attack, while another was targeted by Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPGs).” The official stated that Army Aviation helicopters have been sent to transport the injured, while drones have been deployed to monitor the area. According to reports, a vehicle carrying explosives crashed into a military bus in what appears to be a suicide bombing.

Noshki Station SHO Zafarullah Sulemani stated that initial findings suggest the attack was intentional. Evidence from the scene indicates that the bomber deliberately drove the explosive-laden vehicle into the military convoy. He also stated that the number of deaths could increase, and the injured have been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for an attack on a Pakistani military convoy on Sunday, which they say resulted in the deaths of 90 soldiers. “The Majeed Brigade, the Fidayee unit of the Baloch Liberation Army, targeted a convoy of the occupying Pakistani military a few hours ago in a VBIED Fidayee attack near Rakhshan Mill on the RCD Highway in Noshki. The convoy consisted of eight buses, one of which was completely destroyed in the explosion,” a statement by the BLA said.

“Immediately after the attack, the Fateh Squad of the BLA advanced and completely surrounded another bus, systematically eliminating all military personnel on board, bringing the total number of enemy casualties to 90,” added the statement from BLA. The BLA announced that it would provide more information about the attack soon. Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti condemned the attack and expressed sorrow over the loss of the soldiers. This incident occurred just days after BLA insurgents hijacked a train carrying around 440 passengers.