Fateh squad

Not to be confused with Fatah.

Fateh Sqaud
Dates of operation	May 2021 – Present
Part of	Balochistan Liberation Army
Opponents	Pakistan China
Battles and 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 separatist group operating in Pakistan's Balochistan province and designated as a terrorist organization by Pakistan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. ^{[1] [2]}

History

The unit was established in May 2021 and named after Fateh Qambrani, a BLA member who was killed in a 2018 operation. ^[3] The Fateh Squad is involved in armed operations, primarily targeting Pakistani military and security forces. It is known for participating in high-profile incidents, including the 2024 Operation Herof and the 2025 hijacking of the Jaffar Express train. The BLA advocates for greater autonomy or independence for Balochistan and is designated a terrorist organization by Pakistan and several other countries. ^[4]

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. ^[5]

Major attacks

• August 2024 Balochistan attacks (Operation Herof) ^[6]
• 2025 Jaffar Express hijacking ^[7]
• Operation Dar-e-Bolan ^[8]
• Noshki Bus Attack ^[9]

Tactics and Methods

• Guerrilla warfare, Suicide attack, Tunnel warfare
• VBIEDs, Sabotage, and highway ambushes
• Hostage-taking

See also

• Majeed Brigade
• Insurgency in Balochistan
• List of designated terrorist groups

References

1. "US terror designation for Balochistan Liberation Army will be welcomed in Pakistan—and China" . Retrieved 13 Jun 2025.
2. "Pakistan lauds US branding of Baloch fighters as 'terrorists'" . Retrieved 13 Jun 2025.
3. "BLA की मजीद ब्रिगेड, फतेह स्क्वॉड और STOS ने मिलकर बलूचिस्तान में ट्रेन पर किया कब्जा, जानिए तीनों के बारे में" . Retrieved 13 Jun 2025.
4. SATP (2024-11-12). "Pakistan: BLA Blowback In Baluchistan – Analysis". Eurasia Review. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
5. "Noshki Bus Attack: The Baloch Liberation Army's Evolving Suicide Attack Strategy". thediplomat.com. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
6. "23 travellers offloaded, shot dead in Balochistan's Mu2025 Jaffar Express hijackingsakhail after identity check: official" . Retrieved 13 Jun 2025.
7. "All about BLA's Majeed Brigade, Fateh Squad, STOS that led Pak train hijacking" . Retrieved 13 Jun 2025.
8. "BLA announces "successful completion" of Operation Dar-e-Bolan, accuses Pak army of resorting to lies to cover up defeat" . Retrieved 13 Jun 2025.
9. "Noshki Bus Attack: The Baloch Liberation Army's Evolving Suicide Attack Strategy" . Retrieved 13 Jun 2025.