Fateh Squad
| Fateh Squad | |
|---|---|
| Dates of operation | May 2021 – Present |
| Notable attacks | August 2024 Balochistan attacks (Operation Herof), 2025 Jaffar Express hijacking, Operation Dar-e-Bolan, Noshki Bus Attack |
| Part of | File:Balochistan flag.svg Balochistan Liberation Army |
| Opponents | File:Flag of Pakistan.svg Pakistan File:Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China |
| Battles and wars | |
| Designated as a terrorist group by | File:Flag of Pakistan.svg Pakistan File:Flag of Iran.svg Iran File:Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States File:Flag of the United Nations.svg United Nations File:Flag of Europe.svg European Union |
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Fateh Squad is the 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 | edit source]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 | edit source]- 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 | edit source]- Guerrilla warfare, Suicide attack, Tunnel warfare
- Vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs or car bombs), Sabotage, highway ambushes
- Hostage-taking
See also
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