Two Turbat residents say they cut ties with the banned Balochistan Liberation Army after previously facilitating contacts linked to attacks on security forces, according to a press conference reported by Express Urdu.
QUETTA, PAKISTAN — WEB DESK : Two men from Turbat have publicly announced their disassociation from the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and pledged loyalty to Pakistan Friday, October 30.
The men, identified in the report as Muhammad Sohail Behram and Muhammad alias Mehruan, said they had previously maintained contact with individuals associated with the proscribed organisation and facilitated activities linked to attacks on security forces.
During the press conference, the two men said their contact with the group began through social media. They identified an individual named Sabit, also referred to as Commandan, as the person through whom they established contact with the organisation.
They expressed regret over their past association and pledged not to maintain contact with any terrorist organisation in the future. They also urged young people to stay away from such groups.
The statements were presented publicly as an announcement of their separation from the organisation and a commitment to the state. However, the available report does not independently establish the men’s previous activities or provide details of any formal legal proceedings related to their claims.
The development comes amid continuing security challenges in Balochistan, where attacks on security personnel and other targets have remained a concern for Pakistani authorities.
The BLA is a banned separatist militant organisation that has been linked to attacks in the province. Security operations and efforts to prevent recruitment and logistical support for militant groups remain important elements of the authorities’ response to the violence.
The men’s public statements highlight the importance of verifying claims of disengagement and assessing whether individuals who previously supported militant networks have fully severed those links.
Further details about any rehabilitation arrangements, legal status or official follow-up involving the two men were not provided in the available report.
