Claim:
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), amplified by certain Indian journalists, claimed that 10 Pakistani Army personnel were killed when BLA fighters targeted a military convoy with an improvised explosive device (IED) in Margat, a suburb of Quetta. They listed names of alleged deceased personnel and pledged to intensify their attacks.
Fact:
The actual incident, as confirmed by official sources, involved a targeted attack on a Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) vehicle, not a military convoy. Four security personnel embraced martyrdom and three others sustained injuries. No convoy was destroyed, and the casualty figures cited by BLA were grossly inflated to create a false impression of success.
What Really Happened:
According to security officials, the BDS team was on routine duty when their vehicle was hit by an IED blast in the Margat area, located on the outskirts of Quetta. The attack resulted in the martyrdom of four brave personnel and left three injured. Security forces swiftly cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to apprehend those responsible for the terrorist act.
Analysis:
The BLA’s deliberate distortion of facts — falsely inflating casualties, misidentifying the target, and listing unverified names — reflects a calculated effort to project strength through propaganda. More concerning is the uncritical amplification of these claims by segments of Indian media, which points towards an orchestrated disinformation campaign aimed at undermining Pakistan’s security forces and legitimizing terrorist narratives.
The BDS personnel, tasked with saving lives by defusing explosive threats, were misrepresented as military combatants in enemy propaganda. Such false reporting not only dishonors the sacrifices of these martyrs but also exposes the malign intentions of those who circulate terrorist group statements without verification.
Conclusion:
The BLA’s and certain Indian journalists’ claims regarding the Quetta incident are false, misleading, and intended to spread chaos and confusion. Verified facts confirm that four BDS personnel were martyred and three injured — a tragic loss, but far from the fabricated scale portrayed. The incident highlights the need for responsible journalism and exposes the propaganda machinery working to destabilize Pakistan through falsehoods.
