Source India Today
A Baloch militant group has released photographs of two alleged suicide attackers, revealing that both were women — a rare and striking development in the region’s long-running insurgency.
According to the statement issued by the group, the two women carried out a recent suicide attack targeting security forces. The images, circulated through the outfit’s media channels, show the women in traditional attire, with the group hailing them as “martyrs” and praising their role in what it described as a fight against “state oppression” in Balochistan.
Security officials have confirmed they are examining the authenticity of the photographs and the claims made by the militant group. Investigators said intelligence agencies are working to identify the women and trace their backgrounds, including whether they were coerced or radicalised over time.
The use of female suicide attackers marks a significant shift in tactics for Baloch militant organisations, which have historically relied almost exclusively on male fighters. Analysts say this could indicate an attempt to draw attention, evade security checks, or signal ideological escalation amid intensified counter-insurgency operations in the province.
Balochistan has witnessed decades of unrest, driven by grievances over political representation, enforced disappearances, and the sharing of the province’s vast natural resources. Militant groups have frequently targeted security personnel, infrastructure projects, and foreign interests, particularly those linked to China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects.
Authorities have condemned the attack and the exploitation of women in violence, calling it a “desperate and inhuman tactic.” Security has been tightened across sensitive areas, while officials warned that anyone involved in supporting or glorifying such acts would face strict action under anti-terror laws.
The incident has once again raised concerns about the evolving nature of militancy in Balochistan and the challenges facing security agencies in preventing radicalisation and suicide attacks.
