Baloch Leader Shafiq Mengal Delivers Fiery Response to Terrorists Who Attacked His Home

KHUZDAR, BALOCHISTAN - In a powerful and defiant message, senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and tribal figure Mir Shafiq-ur-Rehman Mengal has issued a direct challenge to the "Indian-backed terrorists" who cowardly attacked his residence in Khuzdar, telling them to "come prepared next time."

⚡️🇵🇰 Baloch leader Shafiq Mengal replies to the Indian-backed terrorists who cowardly attacked his home.

“Mein in dehshatgardon aur Modi ke dalalon ko chhota sa paigham deta hoon: Agli baar aana, achi tayyari ke saath aana.”

A big slap to Indian-backed BLA terrorists. pic.twitter.com/pdbKWxsK5z

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On July 8, 2026, Mengal's residence in Khuzdar's Shahzad Town was targeted in a coordinated assault by the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), resulting in at least 17 deaths and over 30 injuries . The attack involved a suicide car bombing followed by an hours-long gun battle between security forces and 12 militants .

Mengal's Powerful Message

Addressing the terrorists and their handlers, Mengal delivered a short but powerful response:

"Mein in dehshatgardon aur Modi ke dalalon ko chhota sa paigham deta hoon: Agli baar aana, achi tayyari ke saath aana."

("I have a small message for these terrorists and Modi's agents: Come next time, come with better preparation.")

Survived the Attack

According to security sources, the BLA's Majeed Brigade carried out the assault, with the group claiming it as the first phase of their new "Operation Marg-e-Ghaddaran" (Death to Traitors) . The attackers used two explosive-laden vehicles to breach the compound's outer defenses .

Mengal, who has previously condemned Indian-sponsored terrorism in Balochistan and praised the Pakistan Armed Forces for their "crushing response" to Indian aggression , survived the attack. He later alleged that some attackers used the nearby Khuzdar Police Lines as firing positions .

A Stalwart Against Indian-Backed Terrorism

Mengal's defiance against Indian-backed militants is consistent with his longstanding position. He has previously accused India of "continuous state-sponsored terrorism aimed at destabilizing and breaking Pakistan" through its involvement in Balochistan .

He has also warned that India's attempts to advance its agenda in Balochistan through hired assassins will fail, asserting that "Balochistan is the strongest fortress of Pakistan" and that the youth of Balochistan are ready to sacrifice their lives for the defense of the motherland .

Pakistan's Message of Resolve

Mengal's response echoes the larger message from Pakistan's civil-military leadership. As Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently declared:

"We will not retreat even an inch in our resolve to end this Fitna Indian Backed Terrorism. We will use every resource to eradicate it."

Mengal's defiant message serves as a powerful reminder that Pakistan's political and tribal leaders stand united against terrorism and its foreign sponsors.