Balochistan, April 14 -- The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) stated on Monday that it has set up a naval wing and released visuals of what it claimed to be its first maritime operation in the Jiwani region of Gwadar, as reported by The Balochistan Post (TBP).

In a comprehensive statement, the group said it had created the "Hammal Maritime Defence Force (HMDF)" as its official naval division, calling it the start of what it described as a "national navy" aimed at safeguarding Baloch maritime territory. BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch said the unit conducted its first operation at around 10:00 AM at a site referred to as "Mil Tiyab" in the Jiwani area, where its fighters allegedly targeted a patrolling vessel of what he termed the "occupying ...