Fateh Squad
| Fateh Sqaud | |
|---|---|
| Dates of operation | May 2021 – Present |
| Part of |  Balochistan Liberation Army |
| Opponents |  Pakistan China |
| Battles and wars | Insurgency in Balochistan |
The Fateh Squad is a specialized unit of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), an armed separatist group operating in Pakistan's Balochistan province and designated as a terrorist organization by Pakistan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.[1][2]
History
[edit]The unit was established in May 2021 and named after Fateh Qambrani, a BLA member who was killed in a 2018 operation. [3]The Fateh Squad is involved in armed operations, primarily targeting Pakistani military and security forces. It is known for participating in high-profile incidents, including the 2024 Operation Herof and the 2025 hijacking of the Jaffar Express train. The BLA advocates for greater autonomy or independence for Balochistan and is designated a terrorist organization by Pakistan and several other countries.[4]
Unlike the BLA's Majeed Brigade, which is known for suicide attacks, the Fateh Squad specializes in high-intensity urban warfare, complex assaults, and follow-up operations. Their tactics often involve direct combat, storming military bases, convoys, and security posts following initial explosions or ambushes.[5]
Major attacks
[edit]- August 2024 Balochistan attacks (Operation Herof)[6]
- 2025 Jaffar Express hijacking [7]
- Operation Dar-e-Bolan [8]
- Noshki Bus Attack[9]
Tactics and Methods
[edit]- Guerrilla warfare, Suicide attack, Tunnel warfare
- VBIEDs, Sabotage, and highway ambushes
- Hostage-taking
See Also
[edit]- Balochistan Liberation Army
- Majeed Brigade
- Insurgency in Balochistan
- List of designated terrorist groups
References
[edit]- ^ "US terror designation for Balochistan Liberation Army will be welcomed in Pakistan—and China". Retrieved 13 Jun 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Pakistan lauds US branding of Baloch fighters as 'terrorists'". Retrieved 13 Jun 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "BLA की मजीद ब्रिगेड, फतेह स्क्वॉड और STOS ने मिलकर बलूचिस्तान में ट्रेन पर किया कब्जा, जानिए तीनों के बारे में". Retrieved 13 Jun 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ SATP (2024-11-12). "Pakistan: BLA Blowback In Baluchistan – Analysis". Eurasia Review. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "Noshki Bus Attack: The Baloch Liberation Army's Evolving Suicide Attack Strategy". thediplomat.com. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ "23 travellers offloaded, shot dead in Balochistan's Mu2025 Jaffar Express hijackingsakhail after identity check: official". Retrieved 13 Jun 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "All about BLA's Majeed Brigade, Fateh Squad, STOS that led Pak train hijacking". Retrieved 13 Jun 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "BLA announces "successful completion" of Operation Dar-e-Bolan, accuses Pak army of resorting to lies to cover up defeat". Retrieved 13 Jun 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Noshki Bus Attack: The Baloch Liberation Army's Evolving Suicide Attack Strategy". Retrieved 13 Jun 2025.
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