Shahzian Bugti. PHOTO: INP/FILE
ISLAMABAD: As the grandsons of late Nawab Akbar Bugti left for their hometown in Balochistan, the security forces vacated the Bugti fort on Wednesday.
The claim was made by Nawab’s grandsons Gohram Bugti and Shahzain Bugti while speaking to The Express Tribune at the Benazir Bhutto International Airport.
The Bugti family will be visiting their family fort after eight years."We are very happy today as we are going home," they said.
A group of internally displaced persons belonging to the Bugti tribe are going to the district along with the grandsons after the government allowed them to visit their homes.
Gohram is leading the group which will reach Dera Bugti tomorrow.
The federal and provincial governments have assured the displaced tribesmen of their support.
Chief Minister Balochistan Dr Abdul Malik Baloch is expected to join this group of returning tribesmen tomorrow.
Background
After the government’s military operation in Balochistan in 2006-2007, an estimated 170,000 tribesmen migrated from Dera Bugti and its adjoining districts. They were later kept from resettling in their homes. According to Gohram, over 200,000 are homeless since 2005.
The tribesmen say the previous government did nothing for these displaced families, except for arresting them in 2010 and later releasing them.
Earlier this year, the tribes tried to enter into Dera Bugti twice but were stopped at the Dolo checkpoint by law enforcement agencies asking them to show entry passes. They are now living in Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Hyderabad, Rohri, Sukkur, Khairpur and Karachi.
Around 2,000 tribesmen have been protesting outside the parliament for the last few months.
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Yes, this is great news. The grandson that Bugti himslef threw out is now back where he was thrown out from. So now the murdering, plundering, and hooliganism can continue right from their tribal home. No shortage of ammunition since they get plenty supplied by India through Afghanistan. Oh, what happened to the case against him when he was caught stealing mililtary weapons including mortar launchers and anti-aircraft into Balochistan from Afghanistan? Never mind, those are just toys of the Nawabs. Yes, its a joyous day, and congratulations to the current Balochistan gov't and Nawaz Sharif. This is certainly a step that will do wonders for peace in Balochistan.
Kudos to the elected govt. No wonder some hate all elected govts. It is only the first step in a long process. Let us hope the establishment is out of Baluchistan.
step 1: look at this guy in the pic ! step 2: do simple internet research on his background and the tribal system over there. They are seperatists who openly claim that they will receive funds even from India if they get the chance to. step 3: arrest him again and everyone else like him in Jail without any rhetoric of political reconciliation. step 4: enjoy a prosperous Pakistan
Musharaf should had killed him along with his brother. Pathetic murderers
He is not an important political figure at all. He must be punished if found involved again in conspiracy against Pakistan.
come on PTI trollers start bashing. off-course you don't want any good happening in country from other parties except Imran khan.
Nawab Shahzain Bugti along with his father was ousted by late Nawab Akbar Bugti in his lifetime. He should be thankful to law enforcement agencies for saving his life otherwise the late Nawab was very good in taking care of folks whom he displeases.
@Punjaagi, Musharaf did not killed Nawab Bugti. Nawab blew himself up. And by the way, whose gonna punish late Nawab Bugti for killing hundreds of his own opponents ??? .....oh wait that is the cultural trait of Sardars from Balochistan....I got it now....pathetic.
regards,
things are moving , feeling good for Pakistan
Good to see Ice melting on Balochistan Issue. we need more efforts to regain Baloch Confidence back.
Here we goes again!
Excellent, Please stay there now, Pakistan is our home, If NS cannot amend the troubles, no one else can. Give him a chance.
Great news. Now time to punish Musharraf for the murder of Akbar Bugti.