Fateh Squad
Baloch ethnonationalist militant organization
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Fateh Squad is the specialized unit of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), an armed ethnonationalist militant organization operating in Pakistan's Balochistan province and designated as a proscribed terrorist organization by Pakistan,[16] China,[17] Iran,[17] the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union.[18][19]
2025 Jaffar Express hijacking
Balochistan Liberation Army| Fateh Squad | |
|---|---|
| Dates of operation | May 2021 – Present |
| Notable attacks | August 2024 Balochistan attacks 2025 Jaffar Express hijacking |
| Part of | Balochistan Liberation Army |
| Allies | State allies: India (alleged by Pakistan, but denied by India)[a] |
| Opponents |  Pakistan China |
| Battles and wars | |
| Designated as a terrorist group by | Pakistan Iran China United Kingdom United States United Nations European Union |
History
The unit was established in May 2021 and named after Fateh Qambrani, a BLA leader who was killed by Pakistan's Armed Forces in 2018.[20] The Fateh Squad is involved in terrorist attacks, primarily targeting Pakistans's Armed Forces, Civilians and Foreign Nationals.[21][22]
It is known for participating in high-profile terrorism incidents, including the August 2024 Balochistan Attacks, which lead to the death of 74 people most of which were unarmed civilians, and wounding many more,[21] and the 2025 hijacking of the Jaffar Express train where 380 passengers were taken hostage abroad the Jaffar Express, out of which 38 were killed by BLA terrorists. [22]
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.[23]
Terrorist attacks
- August 2024 Balochistan attacks, 74 killed, mostly civilians, multiplle wounded[21]
- 2025 Jaffar Express hijacking, 380 hostages, 33 killed[22]
- Noshki Bus Attack, 5 killed, including 2 civilians[24]