Balochistan Minister Zehri escapes attempt on life
Assistant Commissioner of police Qadir Baksh said that the provincial minister for Services and General Administration Department (SGAD) Sardar Sanaullah, who was on his way to Khuzdar from Kalat, when an explosive device planted along with RCD highway near Anjera area went off. However, the minister remained unhurt in the attack as blast took place a few minutes before his convoy passed by.
“The target was Sardar Sanaullah Zehri. No one was hurt in the explosion,” Baksh said.
A heavy contingent of police and law enforcing agencies rushed to the spot and set up a security cordon around the minister.
A manhunt has been mounted in the area.
BLF claims responsibility for attack
Banned outfit, Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed responsibility for the attack on provincial minister Sardar Sanaullah Zehri.
A BLF spokesperson, who introduced himself as Duda Baloch has said his organisation would target Zehri again following its failed attempt.
Meanwhile, Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani has condemned the attack on Zehri and termed it against tribal norms.
"The culprits will not be spared at any cost and government will make its utmost efforts to bring the culprits to book," a Balochistan government handout quoted him.
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@Sad but true: The difference is that a plebiscite in Baluchistan would show that most Baluchis are pro Pakistan except for a minority of tribes on the Indian payroll. The plebiscite in occupied Kashmir is mandated by the United Nations and its outcome is a foregone conclusion. That's why India will never allow Kashmiris to freely choose their destiny in accordance with the UN resolution.
@Sad but true: hahah you indian really to love pakistan so much, always on pakistani sites India must hold a plebiscite in kashmir because of UN resolution and it is occupying kashmir by international law Balouchistan is an insurgency by some nationalist who have some issues with federal govt much like nagaland,sikkim and goa in India
BLF should respect Balochi culture and refrain from attacking tribal cheifs. Hail Balochistan
too bad they didnt get him. He was defending the people who killed a wpman and her child using their dogs.
This was the response from our fighters that we were waiting for after this Sardar's atrocities against his own people, that is Zehri tribe. He has been involved in eliminating Zehri people. I think this step should be applauded by Baloch Nationalists.
We talk about Occupied Kashmir but we turn a blind eye to Baluchistan. Wake up Pakistan. These are not Iranian or Indian funded groups. These are native Pakistanis who have been betrayed by the promise of what Jinnah's Pakistan was supposed to be. We betrayed the Bengalis and are betraying all of our groups on a daily basis.
Isn't this the same guy defended buying women alive as "part of their tribal traditions" ?
Good news that BLA not in league with TTP.
Lucky that they got away. I guess like Zardari they should offer 10 black goats as thanks and offering to Allah.
That's a publicity stunt. BLA, BLF, BRA and BL-wt..! will never ever target any baloch sardar!
There should be a plebiscite in Balochistan, same as in Kashmir.