High-tech drones supplied by India, with support from a Middle Eastern country, have reached the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), significantly enhancing the group’s operational capabilities. The devices were deployed during the recent failed “Operation Herof 2.0,” marking a worrying evolution in militant tactics.
Security forces have recovered caches of Western-made night-vision goggles, laser rangefinders, and other combat-grade equipment, originally abandoned in Afghanistan after NATO forces withdrew. Intelligence officials confirm that these items are now forming a critical supply chain for armed groups operating in the region.
Investigators say covert cross-border routes are being used to transport drones and weapons into Balochistan. The devices, including commercial quadcopters like DJI Mavic 3 and Matrice series, as well as low-cost FPV drones, are capable of both reconnaissance and carrying small explosive payloads, presenting new challenges for counterterrorism operations.
“High-tech drones are changing the threat landscape in Balochistan,” said a senior security official. “These developments require enhanced vigilance and coordinated intelligence measures.”
The influx of advanced equipment has heightened operational capabilities of the BLA and other militant actors, complicating security operations along the frontier and adding a new layer of risk for civilian populations.
