BALOCHISTAN — Baloch freedom fighters have released a video allegedly showing Pakistan Army soldiers abandoning their posts and fleeing in fear during an attack by Baloch insurgents.

The footage, which has been circulating online, is said to have been recorded in an undisclosed location in Balochistan. It reportedly captures the latest in a series of surrenders by Pakistan’s forces in the region, fueling criticism of Islamabad’s handling of the decades-long conflict.

In response, the Pakistani government has reportedly shut down internet access across Balochistan for an entire month, a move condemned by activists who argue it is aimed at suppressing news of the incident and silencing dissent.

The conflict in Balochistan, marked by recurring clashes between separatist fighters and the Pakistani military, remains one of the region’s most volatile and underreported crises.