BLA commander among six militants killed in Balochistan

Aslam Acho was also a spokesperson for BLA and wanted in 24 cases; two security personnel were also killed

QUETTA: At least six militants, including a commander of the defunct Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), were killed during a targeted operation in Sangan area of Sibi on Wednesday.

“Aslam Acho, alias Meerak Baloch, second hand command of BLA, is among six killed during the raid conducted by the security forces,” spokesperson Balochistan Government Anwarul Haq Kakar told reporters. "Aslam was also a spokesperson for the proscribed outfit."

Two security personnel, constable Muhammad Hassan and Mubashir Ali, were also killed during the raid against the militants, the spokesperson added. "The deceased were shifted to CMH Quetta in a helicopter."



Kakar said the deceased leader had direct links with Harbyar Marri and was wanted in 24 cases and his head money was Rs6 million. "He [Aslam] was involved in attacks on security forces, targeted killing of innocent people and blowing up of railway tracks."



The spokesperson said Aslam Acho was an Afghan national and working in a mineral department in Balochistan.

“After the return of Nawab Kahir Baksh Marri in 1992, he was given a Pakistani CNIC,” Kakar said and added that he was the main moderator of camps for BLA.

Later, Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Sanaullah Zehri and Commander Southern Command Lt-Gen Amir Riaz undertook an aerial view of the area where the incident had taken place.