Four Baloch separatists lay down arms

Sources say the militants have vowed to work for peace and stability of Balochistan

QUETTA: Giving up the fight, four separatist militants, including two commanders laid down their arms on Wednesday.

“Commander of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) Kodi Camp Javed Marri, Commander Ali Muhammad from Bambor Camp, Masood Marri and Irshad have given up fighting and joined the mainstream to help the government in retaining peace in the region,” security sources said.

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The Government of Balochistan had announced in August the Balochistan peace package, urging militants to join mainstream politics, and work for the prosperity and development of the province.

As many as Rs1.5 million were allocated for militants giving up the fight.