“Twelve militants laid down their arms in Kohlu district in the presence of Provincial Minister for Energy and Irrigation Jangayz Marri and Commandant Mewand Rifles Masroorur Rehman,” a statement issued by FC Balochistan said. It added that all 12 of them had been involved in anti-state activities.
According to the FC Balochistan spokesman, the militants, while laying down their arms, promised not to support any anti-state elements and vowed to live a peaceful life as law-abiding citizens of Pakistan. “They thanked the Balochistan government for announcing an official pardon for those who had previously picked up arms against the state,” he said.
FC Balochistan Inspector General (IG) Maj-Gen Ejaz Shahid appreciated the militants’ decision to surrender. “The security forces will provide all those militants who lay down their arms every opportunity to lead a peaceful life,” he said. “By laying down their arms, these militants have sent a positive message to those still carrying out anti-state activities.”
The IG added that Balochistan was heading towards normalisation fast.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 2rd, 2015.
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@Shahzain Marri Indian agent:
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@SI: Which merc? Where is it?
Great news. Majority of Marri like me are proud Pakistanis. We want nothing but Pakistan. I'm happy to see this progress. The enemy has done enough to de-stabilize us. Now it's time for progress.
This is very good news.
These foot soldiers who are now effectively being manipulated by India to damage Baluchistan have to be made aware of what is happening.
I don't know about the fashion or the model but the W114/5 Mercedes in the fourth picture from above sure looks marvelous in this pristine condition.