Suspected separatists kill 8 Pakistani policemen in ‘coordinated’ attacks

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 31, 2026 at 10:07 AM

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On January 31, 2026, suspected Baloch separatists launched coordinated attacks on multiple cities in Pakistan's Balochistan province, killing at least eight policemen. The attacks targeted police stations in Quetta, Pasni, Mastung, Nushki, and Gwadar districts, beginning around 3 am local time. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), the most active separatist group in the region, claimed responsibility, stating they targeted military installations, police, and civil administration officials. Pakistani security forces are reported to have been abducted, and internet and train services have been suspended. Pakistan has been battling a separatist movement in Balochistan for decades, where rebels target state forces, foreign nationals and non-locals.

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Afghanistan 40% Iran 40% Mastung 50% Pasni 50% Nushki 50% Gwadar 50% Quetta ×370% Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) ×280% Balochistan ×785% Pakistan ×590%

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balochistan 100% separatist movement 90% coordinated attacks 80% pakistani policemen 70% balochistan liberation army 70% security forces 60% suicide attacks 50% rebels 50% gunmen 40%