In a tragic incident, Balochistan’s first female police officer to embrace martyrdom in combat, Lady Constable Malik Naz Baloch, was martyred while fighting terrorists in the Baghbana area of Khuzdar.
According to police officials, a police team reached Baghbana following reports of theft. Upon arrival, terrorists who had already laid an ambush surrounded the police party and ordered them to surrender their weapons.
The police personnel refused to surrender and chose to defend the motherland, resulting in an intense exchange of fire. During the gun battle, Lady Constable Malik Naz and Head Constable Samiullah were martyred on the spot, while two other officers sustained serious injuries and were shifted to hospital.
Malik Naz has become the first female police officer in Balochistan’s history to be martyred while confronting terrorists.
Her sacrifice carries an even deeper personal tragedy. Her husband, Abdul Ghani, who served in the Levies Force, had earlier been martyred in a targeted attack while on duty. She is survived by three young children.
Security sources note that banned terrorist groups in Balochistan have, in some cases, attempted to exploit women through coercion, blackmail, or social pressure. A recent case involving Raheema Bibi, wife of a facilitator linked to a suicide bombing, highlighted such misuse.
In stark contrast, women like Malik Naz represent courage and resistance, standing against terrorism and laying down their lives in the line of duty.
The incident comes at a time when female participation in Balochistan’s security forces is steadily increasing. Hundreds of women have joined the Frontier Corps (FC), Pakistan Army, and provincial police in 2025 and 2026.
On November 18, 2025, FC Balochistan (North) marked the passing out of its 68th Ladies Batch, with 89 local recruits completing training at Sibi Scouts. Similarly, in January 2025, 385 women graduated from the Police Training College in Quetta and joined the provincial police force.
Officials say these developments reflect a growing role of women in counterterrorism efforts across the province.
Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti said the martyred constable set an example of bravery in the fight against terrorism. He added that her family’s sacrifices for the country would never be forgotten, and the provincial government stands firmly with her children.
Authorities confirmed that the Counter Terrorism Department has launched an investigation, vowing to bring those responsible to justice. Security operations against terrorists, officials added, will continue until their complete elimination.
