Fateh Squad

See also: Terrorism in Balochistan

Fateh Squad
Dates of operation	May 2021 – Present
Notable attacks	August 2024 Balochistan attacks 2025 Jaffar Express hijacking
Part of	Balochistan Liberation Army
Allies	State allies:   India (alleged by Pakistan, but denied by India) [a]
Opponents	Pakistan China
Wars	Insurgency in Balochistan Sistan and Baluchestan insurgency
Designated as a terrorist group by	Pakistan   Iran   China   United Kingdom   United States   United Nations   European Union

Fateh Squad is the specialized unit of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), an armed ethnonationalist militant organization operating in Pakistan's Balochistan province and designated as a proscribed terrorist organization by Pakistan, ^[16] China, ^[17] Iran, ^[17] the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union. ^{[18] [19]}

History

The unit was established in May 2021 and named after Fateh Qambrani, a BLA leader who was killed by Pakistan's Armed Forces in 2018. ^[20] The Fateh Squad is involved in terrorist attacks, primarily targeting Pakistans's Armed Forces, Civilians and Foreign Nationals. ^{[21] [22]}

It is known for participating in high-profile terrorism incidents, including the August 2024 Balochistan Attacks, which lead to the death of 74 people most of which were unarmed civilians, and wounding many more, ^[21] and the 2025 hijacking of the Jaffar Express train where 380 passengers were taken hostage abroad the Jaffar Express, out of which 38 were killed by BLA terrorists. ^[22]

Unlike the BLA's Majeed Brigade, which is known for suicide attacks, the Fateh Squad specializes in high-intensity urban warfare, complex assaults, and follow-up operations. Their tactics often involve direct combat, storming military bases, convoys, and security posts following initial explosions or ambushes. ^[23]

Terrorist attacks

• August 2024 Balochistan attacks, 74 killed, mostly civilians, multiplle wounded ^[21]
• 2025 Jaffar Express hijacking, 380 hostages, 33 killed ^[22]
• Noshki Bus Attack, 5 killed, including 2 civilians ^[24]

See also

• List of Terrorist incidents in Pakistan
• Terrorism in Balochistan
• Indian State Sponsered terrorism
• Insurgency in Balochistan
• List of designated terrorist groups

Notes

1. multiple references: ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15]}

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