India, Aug. 12 -- The United States has designated the separatist group, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), as a foreign terrorist organisation, the US Department of State said on Monday.

The BLA, also known as the Majeed Brigade, is fighting for an independent Balochistan, which is a southwest province in Pakistan bordering Afghanistan.

The incident saw the murder of 31 civilians and security personnel.

Following the US' designation as a foreign terrorist organization, there will be restrictions on providing financial support to BLA and other aid to the group.

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