kamran Raja
A former commander of the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has revealed details about the organization armed terrorist separatist campaign. According to the former commander, Najibullah, who spent 19 years with the BLA and with the foreign agencies have been supporting Baloch separatists.
Najibullah’s disclosure comes as a significant development in the context of Balochistan’s liberation movement. The BLA has been leading the fight for so called rights of Baloch people by balochistan independence, employing various tactics, including Fidayee attacks, abductions, and targeted strikes against Chinese interests.
The BLA’s attackst likely on the 2018 attack on Chinese engineers in Dalbandin and the 2022 suicide bombing targeting Chinese interests in Karachi.
Najibullah’s renunciation of violence and expose of foreign agencies support for Baloch separatists may have significant implications for the region politics and will affect the ongoing liberation movement.
Najeebullah, also known as Darwish, revealed the details about the Baloch Liberation Army’s (BLA) armed separatist organisation at a press conference and beside him Abdul Rasheed, alias Khuda-i-Dad also called Kamash, surrendered in Quetta, Balochistan. They renounced violence and announced their decision to join mainstream politics, seeking to wage a peaceful struggle for rights of Balochistan people within the bounds of Pakistan’s Constitution.
Mir Zahoor Ahmed Buledi Senior Minister for Planning and Development, Adviser to Chief Minister on Sports and Youth Affairs Mina Majeed Baloch, and DIG Quetta and CTD Chief Aitezaz Ahmed Goraya attended this press conference where Najeebullah and Abdul Rasheed revealed the truth.
Najeebullah, the former commander of the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), spoke during the press conference about his involvement with the outlawed group and the Baloch Liberation Front. He shared how and why he initially joined hands with these organizations, shedding light on the motivations behind his actions.
Najeebullah’s decision to join the BLA and BLF was likely driven by the groups goals of seeking So called balochistan independence and rights for Balochistan people from Pakistan. The BLA, in particular, has been advocating for Baloch self-determination and separation from Pakistan since its inception in 2000.
However, Najeebullah also spoke about the reasons behind his change of heart, which led him to surrender along with his associate. This significant development may indicate a shift in the dynamics of the Baloch separatist movement and will lead towards a betterment of balochistan development.
It’s worth noting that the BLA has been designated as a banned terrorist organization by Pakistan, China, Iran, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union. The group has been involved in various attacks, including those targeting Chinese nationals and security personnel in Balochistan.
Najeebullah’s statements suggest that the terrorist organisation BLA Ideology and actions were influenced by external forces, which is a serious concern for regional stability. The BLA has been involved in a violent insurgency in Balochistan, targeting Pakistani security forces and Chinese interests, particularly those related to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
It’s worth noting that the BLA has been linked to other militant groups, including the Balochistan Liberation Front, with which it has reportedly been in talks to merge and form a unified militant group. However, Najeebullah decision to quit the BLA and join the mainstream indicates a growing trend of disillusionment among some Baloch militants with the ideology and tactics of these groups.
Najeebullah, the former BLA commander, also revealed that the terrorist organization BLA provided two types of training physical training, Focused on weapons handling and physical exercises, similar to military training and Mental training, Aimed at brainwashing recruits, making them more receptive to the organization’s ideology.
However, after 19 years with the outlawed BLA, Najeebullah decided to quit and surrender to the government, citing his disillusionment with the BLA reality. Najeebullah, has spoken out about his experiences he revealed that he was brainwashed into plotting against Pakistan at a young age, between 14 to 15 years old, due to his lack of education.
During his time with the BLA and another separatist group, the Baloch Liberation Front (BLF), Najeebullah’s goal was to secede from Pakistan and oppose the state.
Najeebullah’s story highlights the vulnerabilities of young, uneducated individuals who can be easily manipulated by extremist groups. His decision to quit the BLA and surrender to the government marks a significant turning point in his life, as he now seeks to join mainstream politics and advocate for Baloch rights through peaceful means.
Najeebullah also revealed that he had been in contact with foreign intelligence agencies, but surprisingly, they showed little interest in supporting Baloch independence. This statement suggests that the foreign agencies goals may have been more focused on exploiting the region’s resources for proxy purposes, rather than genuinely supporting the Baloch people’s struggle for self-determination.
Najeebullah’s criticism of Baloch extremism group leaders living luxurious lives abroad while their militants struggle to survive is a scathing indictment. He pointed out that most BLA group leaders reside outside Pakistan, enjoying comfortable lives, whereas the foot soldiers in Balochistan face extreme hardship, often without basic necessities like food.
This criticism echoes concerns about the disconnect between the leadership and the rank-and-file members of these groups. It also raises questions about the motivations and priorities of those leading the separatist movement. Are they truly fighting for the rights and welfare of the Baloch people, or are they more interested in maintaining their own power and privilege.
Najeebullah’s words serve as a warning to his former comrades, urging them to reconsider their involvement in attempts to destabilize the state. He emphasizes the importance of living a peaceful life, rather than being part of a proxy war. Notably, he mentions that many young people, currently involved with terrorist separatist groups, are eager to disassociate themselves from these organizations.
This development underscores the complexities of the Baloch Extremism separatist movement, which has been driven by a range of factors, including economic grievances, political marginalization, and human rights abuses.
