Fateh Squad
| Fateh Squad | |
|---|---|
| Dates of operation | May 2021 – Present |
| Notable attacks | August 2024 Balochistan attacks 2025 Jaffar Express hijacking |
| Designated as a terrorist group by | |
 Pakistan Iran China United Kingdom United StatesTemplate:UN  European Union | |
Fateh Squad is the specialized unit of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), an armed ethnonationalist militant organization operating in Pakistan's Balochistan province and designated as a proscribed terrorist organization by Pakistan,[1] China,[2] Iran,[2] the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union.[3][4]
History
The unit was established in May 2021 and named after Fateh Qambrani, a BLA leader who was killed by Pakistan's Armed Forces in 2018.[5] The Fateh Squad is involved in terrorist attacks, primarily targeting Pakistans's Armed Forces, Civilians and Foreign Nationals.[6][7]
It is known for participating in high-profile terrorism incidents, including the August 2024 Balochistan Attacks, which lead to the death of 74 people most of which were unarmed civilians, and wounding many more,[6] and the 2025 hijacking of the Jaffar Express train where 380 passengers were taken hostage abroad the Jaffar Express, out of which 38 were killed by BLA terrorists. [7]
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.[8]
Terrorist attacks
- August 2024 Balochistan attacks, 74 killed, mostly civilians, multiplle wounded[6]
- 2025 Jaffar Express hijacking, 380 hostages, 33 killed[7]
- Noshki Bus Attack, 5 killed, including 2 civilians[9]
See also
- List of Terrorist incidents in Pakistan
- Terrorism in Balochistan
- Indian State Sponsered terrorism
- Insurgency in Balochistan
- List of designated terrorist groups
Notes
References
- ↑ "List of Banned Organizations". 24 October 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Joint Statement Third Quadrilateral Meeting of Foreign Ministers of China, Iran, Pakistan, and Russia". 30 September 2024.
- ↑ "US terror designation for Balochistan Liberation Army will be welcomed in Pakistan—and China". Retrieved 13 Jun 2025.
- ↑ "Pakistan lauds US branding of Baloch fighters as 'terrorists'". Retrieved 13 Jun 2025.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "More than 70 dead after militant attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan". 27 August 2024.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "Deadly Pakistan train hijack: What happened, who was rescued, what's next?". 11 March 2025.
- ↑ "Noshki Bus Attack: The Baloch Liberation Army's Evolving Suicide Attack Strategy". thediplomat.com. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ↑ "Noshki Bus Attack: The Baloch Liberation Army's Evolving Suicide Attack Strategy". Retrieved 13 Jun 2025.
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