QUETTA (MNN) – The Balochistan government announced on Thursday that it will begin a major crackdown on 300 suspected terrorists and move to involve Interpol in apprehending leaders of banned organisations currently based abroad.
According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, the decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti. Officials briefed the meeting on evidence showing communication links between overseas leaders of outlawed groups and their local networks, including verified call recordings.
After reviewing the material, the provincial government approved strict and exceptional measures aimed at dismantling these organisations and tightening the net around their operatives. It was decided that Balochistan would formally seek Interpol’s assistance in tracking and arresting militants who have taken refuge outside Pakistan.
During the meeting, authorities also resolved to accelerate pending cases against the leadership of proscribed groups such as the BLA, BLF, United Baloch Army, Baloch Revolution Group, and Lashkar-i-Balochistan.
The chief minister instructed departments to expedite the issuance of Interpol Red Notices with support from the interior and foreign ministries. The crackdown will target both domestic facilitators and commanders operating from overseas, in line with the Provincial Action Plan.
CM Bugti directed the Home Department to activate the specialised cell formed under the plan, enforce updated anti-terrorism laws, and compile a comprehensive list of all leaders and facilitators, ensuring complete documentation of evidence.
He stressed that the provincial government, in coordination with the federal government, will present the evidence at international platforms to initiate strong legal action.
“Eliminating elements challenging the state’s writ has become inevitable, and this effort has now entered a decisive phase,” the statement quoted Bugti as saying.
He added that there would be no compromise on peace, the protection of citizens, or the dignity of the state.
The security situation in Balochistan has sharply deteriorated in recent months, with militant groups intensifying both the frequency and scale of their attacks. On Sunday, the Frontier Corps headquarters in Nokundi, Chagai district, was targeted in a major assault.
