Quetta: The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has paid tribute to its fighters who were martyred during fierce clashes with Pakistani forces in the mountainous region of Koh Jandaar, Barkahan. In a statement issued to the media, BLF spokesperson Major Gwahram Baloch detailed the events of June 6 and honored the sacrifices of the organization’s members.
According to the BLF, a large contingent of the “Bugti Aman Force” a pro-government militia allegedly backed by Pakistani military and intelligence agencies under the command of the provincial puppet Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, launched an assault around 7 a.m. on a BLF patrol camp in Koh Jandaar, Rakhni. The BLF fighters quickly adopted defensive measures and engaged in a fierce three-hour firefight, successfully repelling the attackers and escaping safely. Two members of the militia were reportedly killed in the exchange.
The spokesperson noted that the confrontation did not end there. Pursuing BLF fighters, the enemy attempted to block their exit routes. A few kilometers away, BLF members encountered fresh reinforcements of the Pakistani army, triggering another intense battle that lasted for seven hours. Four BLF fighters were martyred in this prolonged encounter, while two Pakistani soldiers were also killed and several others injured.
Details of the Martyred Fighters
Rasaan Qadir alias Rehan, son of Qadir Bakhsh, hailed from Dancer Labach, Awaran. He joined the BLF in April 2023 and initially served in the intelligence wing of the organization’s urban network. A well-educated and capable fighter, he was relocated to the Barkahan front in February 2025, where he demonstrated remarkable skills in military strategy, guerrilla warfare, and discipline.
Mustafa Noor alias Zubair Jan, son of Noor Jan, was a resident of Tasp, Panjgur. Associated with the BLF for the past two and a half years, he played a key role in guerrilla cells in Quetta and Panjgur and was active in intellectual gatherings and public awareness programs. Due to his capabilities, the organization deployed him on a sensitive mission in Barkahan, where he embraced martyrdom during the Koh Jandaar clashes.
Samiullah alias Meeran, son of Noor Muhammad, belonged to Malai Bazaar, Turbat. He joined the BLF in March 2024 and was initially assigned to the intelligence wing of the organization’s urban network in Turbat. His intelligence contributions disrupted several enemy plans. Later, he was stationed at a mountainous camp in Barkahan, where he displayed extraordinary courage on the battlefield.
Shahzaib alias Shashan, son of Amir Bakhsh, hailed from Goni, Gresha. An educated young man, he studied zoology at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. He joined the BLF in August 2023 and was initially part of the media wing due to his academic and research capabilities. In November 2024, he was transferred to the Barkahan camp and was martyred in the Koh Jandaar battle.
Commitment to the Cause
Major Gwahram Baloch stated that these martyrs followed in the footsteps of Shaheed Sadu Mari and embodied the spirit of Baloch unity, rising above tribal and regional divisions. Their sacrifices have infused new strength into the Baloch national identity.
The BLF concluded its statement by vowing to carry forward the mission of these martyrs and reaffirmed its commitment to continuing the struggle for Balochistan’s independence.
