Air Delivered event in Balochistan, Kharan area, Pakistan on Thu 15th January 2026

The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) released a statement claiming responsibility for a large-scale operation in Kharan town (Kharan District) of Balochistan on January 15, Zrumbesh reported on January 17. The BLF claimed its Sarmachars (cadres) captured the Kharan town Police Station, seized Government weapons, and killed over 50 military personnel, while injuring several others, including Colonel Wadhan and Major Asim. The statement said multiple military convoys were attacked, armored vehicles destroyed, banks targeted, and quad-copters shot down. The BLF also claimed casualties among its cadres and stated that aerial strikes later killed several of its members. However, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), SFs killed 12 terrorists and thwarted their attempt to create a hostage situation in Kharan.