BLA commander Ustad Mureed killed in Helmand, Afghanistan

BLA commander Ustad Mureed killed in Helmand, Afghanistan

Rahman Gul, also known as Ustad Mureed, was the deputy commander of the Baloch Liberation Army’s (BLA) Majeed Brigade. He masterminded several high-profile attacks, including the Jaffar Express incident and assaults targeting Chinese nationals. In September 2025, he was killed by unidentified assailants in Afghanistan’s Helmand province, marking a significant blow to the BLA’s operational network.