ZIARAT, BALOCHISTAN — A construction company’s camp, located about six kilometers from Khani Cross towards Ziarat city, came under attack on the night of November 10. Around 15 to 20 terrorist organization armed men stormed the site at 9:30 p.m., locked staff members in their rooms, abducted the site foreman, and set fire to heavy machinery, including a grader, roller, generator, crushing plant, and staff quarters.
This is the latest in a series of militant attacks targeting development projects across Balochistan.
Repeated Attacks on the Same Camp
The same camp was attacked on November 2, during which one employee was kidnapped and the company was warned to stop construction work. Despite written requests, no Levies personnel were deployed to secure the site.
In Dera Murad Jamali on November 8, two excavator drivers—Ashiq Ali Muhammad Hassani and Shakeel Ahmed Korai—were abducted near Notal Police Station, while their machinery was left behind.
Other Militant Attacks in Balochistan
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September 22, 2025: BLA operatives torched road construction machinery and a generator in Barkhan district’s Dasht area. No casualties were reported.
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March 2025: BLA-linked gunmen attacked a construction camp in Kalat’s Manguchar area, killing four workers.
Officials say both terrorist groups BLA and BLF are responsible for attacks on construction companies, aiming to halt development and demand ransom from local contractors.
Security Forces Intensify Operations
Security forces have stepped up operations against militant groups. On October 30, intelligence-based operations in Quetta and Kech districts neutralized 18 terrorists:
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Chiltan mountain range, Quetta: 14 militants killed after an exchange of fire.
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Buleda, Kech district: 4 militants neutralized, with weapons, ammunition, and explosives recovered.
Operations continue in Zehri, Khuzdar district, where locals have urged authorities to act against BLA and BLF.
Zehri, Khuzdar: Area of Frequent Attacks
Zehri has experienced multiple violent incidents in 2025:
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January 2025: BLA attacked Zehri town, looting over Rs90 million and torching a Levies station and NADRA office.
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March 2, 2025: Ambush killed JUI-F leaders Wadera Ghulam Sarwar and Molvi Amanullah.
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March 6, 2025: Explosion in Naal town’s main bazaar killed five and injured ten.
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May 21, 2025: Blast near Zero Point on the National Highway targeted a school bus, killing eight children and a teacher, injuring 34.
Local residents report ongoing looting, destruction of public spaces, road blockades, and targeted killings.
Attacks on construction camps and road projects have disrupted work across Balochistan. Abductions, arson, and threats to workers have created significant security challenges for companies involved in infrastructure projects.
Security agencies continue intelligence-driven operations to dismantle terror networks and secure construction sites across the province.