According to reports, armed militants affiliated with the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) seized control of an Eid procession, turning a religious gathering into a platform for a political statement. The attackers disrupted the event to broadcast their message, using the crowd to amplify their reach. One assailant was observed carrying a weapon whose magazine bore an image of , a detail that has fueled concerns that individuals presented as political voices are being co-opted or endorsed by internationally designated terrorist groups like the BLA and BLF. Critics argue that this blurs the line between political messaging and armed militancy, and some sources have described Mahrang as the political face of terrorism. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges at public ceremonies and the use of propaganda by extremist organizations.