Violence in Balochistan: Multiple Clashes Reported, Including Deaths in Barkhan

Multiple clashes have been reported in Balochistan, with four Baloch fighters killed in a gun battle in Barkhan. The fighting took place in the Koh-e-Jandar area of Rakni tehsil and involved a ‘state-backed’ armed group. The deceased were identified as Mustafa Noor, Samiullah, Rasaan Qadir, and Shahzaib. Their bodies were taken to a hospital in Rakni. No official statement has been issued by Pakistani authorities regarding the incident. In a separate development, a military operation in the Spilinji area of Mastung district resulted in heavy fighting. Large troop deployments led to intense gunfire and explosions. The number of casualties is unknown, and no Baloch armed group has claimed responsibility for the Spilinji clashes. These events are indicative of the ongoing conflict between Baloch nationalist groups and state forces in the region.