On April 18, 2026, the Government of Balochistan disclosed during a press briefing in Quetta a confessional statement that allegedly reveals a broader militant facilitation and cross-border training network connected to Afghanistan.
Officials shared the statement of Ruhima Bibi, spouse of Mansoor Ahmed from Dalbandin, who admitted that her husband aided a female suicide bomber affiliated with the Baloch Liberation Front (BLF). This attacker reportedly executed an assault on a Frontier Corps (FC) camp in November 2025.
The statement indicated that the female attacker, identified as Zareena Rafiq, stayed at the family home for some time, suggesting that residential premises were used as temporary hideouts for militants before their operations.
Ruhima Bibi further revealed that Zareena Rafiq was subsequently taken to Afghanistan, where she underwent training prior to being deployed in the suicide attack inside Pakistan. This information has been cited as evidence of cross-border militant facilitation and training networks.
Meanwhile, the briefing also brought to light allegations that mobile phones, including one registered to Ruhima Bibi, were utilized by Mansoor Ahmed to communicate with militant operatives, indicating potential misuse of personal identities to maintain operational secrecy.
Security officials emphasized that such incidents demonstrate a well-organized recruitment and support system involving multiple tiers, such as facilitators, trainers, and handlers, functioning across different regions.
Authorities also asserted that vulnerable individuals, including women, are being targeted through coercion and ideological influence by groups like the BLF and Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), whose operational networks extend beyond Pakistan’s borders.
Notably, officials reiterated concerns about training and logistical assistance allegedly originating from Afghanistan, which remains a critical focus in regional security evaluations related to militancy.
In a significant development, the Government of Balochistan and security agencies confirmed that investigations and counter-terrorism operations are ongoing. These include intelligence-driven actions and legal proceedings aimed at dismantling such militant networks.
