Mastermind of attack on President's son nailed in Hub: FC

Sorat Jan Maari, key commander of Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), held among two arrested by FC


Muhammad Zafar June 03, 2015
A file photo of Frontier Corps personnel. PHOTO: EXPRESS

QUETTA: The mastermind behind the attack on President Mamnoon Hussain’s son was arrested on Wednesday during an operation conducted by Frontier Corps (FC) in Hub.


On May 24, at least three people were killed while 13 others, including four police personnel were wounded in a remote-controlled bomb blast aimed at the convoy of Salman Mamnoon in Hub.

Read: Three killed in IED blast targeting President Mamnoon's son in Hub

According to an FC spokesperson, a key commander of Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), Sorat Jan Maari, was held among the two arrested by the security forces.

“Marri was involved in the killing of eight labourers in October 2014 as well as in the attack on the Chinese bus that led to the death of 35 people,” the FC official said.

Read: Ethnic killings: Eight poultry workers shot dead in Lasbela

He added that the BLA commander was also involved in the targeted killing of security officials.

COMMENTS (2)

Imran | 8 years ago | Reply Whenever it comes to balochistan. Does ET has only this pic of FC to show ?
KK Kool | 8 years ago | Reply Kill him before he or his likes kill anyone else.
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