SAA event in Balochistan, Pakistan on Sun 1st February 2026

On 1 February 2026, military forces and BLA militants exchanged fire following the launch of a military operation in Nushki city (Nushki, Balochistan), after BLA militants took control of the city on 31 January 2026 (coded separately). The clash took place during a series of coordinated gun and bomb attacks across Balochistan province during BLA's 'Operation HEROF Phase-II'. Military forces conducted retaliatory operations targeting militants, resulting in an intense clash, killing 37 people, including 22 militants, 13 civilians, and 2 security personnel, on 1 February 2026. Of which, 8 fatalities have been coded to specific events. 29 remaining fatalities, that occurred during clashes between security forces and militants, split across 3 events. 10 fatalities coded to this event.