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Asifa Mengal (Suicide Bomber) Age, Death, Family, Biography

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Death Date: 31/01/2026
Age: 23 Years
Death Cause: Suicide Attack

Asifa Mengal

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ProfessionBalochistan Liberation Army (BLA) Militant
Known forBeing the female suicide attacker involved in a large-scale militant attack across Pakistan’s Balochistan province in January 2026
Physical Stats
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Personal Life
Date of Birth2 October 2002 (Wednesday)
BirthplaceNushki, Balochistan, Pakistan
Date of Death31 January 2026
Place of DeathInter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Headquarters, Nushki
Age (at the time of death)23 Years
Death CauseBlast of explosives during a coordinated suicide mission
Zodiac signLibra
NationalityPakistani
HometownNushki, Balochistan
ReligionIslam
Relationships & More
Marital Status (at the time of death)Unmarried
Family
ParentsFather- Mohammad Ismail

Asifa Mengal

Some Lesser Known Facts About Asifa Mengal

  • Asifa Mengal joined the Majeed Brigade of Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) on her 21st birthday in October 2023.

  • In January 2024, she chose to become a “fidayee” (suicide attacker). After that, she underwent specialised training.

  • In February 2026, Asifa Mengal made headlines when the BLA claimed that she targeted the ISI headquarters in Nushki, Pakistan, on 31 January 2026.

  • She used a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED).

  • Reportedly, the attack killed nearly 50 people, which included at least 17 security personnel.

  • BLA claimed that Asifa Mengal committed to being a “fidayeen” in 2025 and was ready for a suicide mission.

  • She was a part of Operation Herof Phase II, also known as Black Storm. It was a big coordinated attack, which targeted many military locations and personnel across Balochistan.

  • That same day, another suicide bomber, Hawa Baloch, targeted the Gwadar Front during BLA’s Operation Herof Phase II.

    Hawa Baloch, with Asifa Mengal, the suicide attackers being killed in suicide attacks in Balochistan

    Hawa Baloch, with Asifa Mengal, the suicide attackers being killed in suicide attacks in Balochistan

  • After the attack, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) shared images of Asifa Mengal on social media in terrorist attire to make her a known figure.

    An old picture of Asifa Mengal while holding a gun released by Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA)

    An old picture of Asifa Mengal while holding a gun, released by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA)

  • Asifa Mengal then became the third female suicide bomber recognised by the BLA after Shari Baloch (2022) and Sumaiya Qalandrani Baloch (2022).