SAA

SAA event in Balochistan, Pakistan on Tue 3rd February 2026

3rd February 2026

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On 3 February 2026, military forces exchanged fire with BLA militants during a counter operation near Kharan city (Kharan, Balochistan), following a series of coordinated gun and bomb attacks across Balochistan province during BLA's 'Operation HEROF Phase-II' on 31 January 2026. Military forces conducted retaliatory operations targeting militants, resulting in an intense clash, killing 41 people, including 31 militants, 5 civilians, and 5 security personnel, on 3 February 2026. 41 remaining fatalities, that occurred during clashes between security forces and militants, split across 2 events. 21 fatalities coded to this event.

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