The security forces thwarted a major terrorist attack which was scheduled for August 14, allegedly by the Balutchistan Liberation Army (Bla), involving a university professor as a facilitator.
“It was not only an attack – it was part of a larger plan to break Pakistan and destabilize Balutchistan. Our agencies acted quickly and crushed their conspiracy,” the chief minister of Balutchistan said on Monday, addressing a press conference in Quetta.
The major black brigade uses several tactics, said Bugti, adding that the group also claimed the responsibility of previous terrorist attacks.
The arrested suspect, identified as Professor Usman Qazi, holds a doctorate in Pakistani studies and was an employee of the government, Bugti on the media told. Qazi, who is currently under interrogation, would have admitted his involvement with the Bla on video and shared details on the way he has teamed up with the proscribed group.
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According to Bugti, Qazi met three individuals related to Bla while he was on A at Quaid-Ezam University (Qau) in Islamabad. He was then contacted by Hebtan and Feh Khaliq who recruited him for Bla and subsequently presented him to Basheer Zaib.
Bugti allegedly alleged that Kazi had previously acted as a facilitator in the bombing of Quetta station in November 2024, which killed 32 people and injured more than 50 others. According to Bugti, the professor transported the bomber on a motorcycle up to a location near the station before putting it back to another manager.
Qazi would have been in communication with DIL via the encryption of encryption Telegram. On the video, Qazi said that his first assignment was to provide medical assistance to DIL. He also declared that he had sheltered the man who had bombed suicide at Quetta station.
About 2,000 to 2,500 government employees have been investigated in the fight against terrorism in the province, said BUGTI, adding that a dedicated cell has been established to specifically deal with terrorism issues.
“Deprived how?
Addressing the media, Bugti rejected the idea that Balutchistan is deprived in any way. “For those who insist that Balutchistan is private, I ask-how was this teacher deprived?”
The CM has canceled feelings such as “propaganda”.
He warned residents of Balutchistan not to join organizations like BLA, asking parents to keep an eye on their children.
BUGTI also said that the Balutchistan government took all measures to eliminate terrorism from the province in coordination with the security forces. “We are the state, not terrorists,” he said.
The CM also said that the government would not be intimidated by extremist elements. Those who commit terrorism in the name of Baloutche identity must also be included within the framework of the national action plan with extremist activists.
Balutchistan has long been plagued by terrorism, with increasing attacks both in frequency and intensity. Last month, a passenger bus was ambushed when a shooter opened fire, killing at least three people. In addition, the province’s trains have been targeted several times in recent months, further stressing the persistent threat of violence.
