Islamabad. A new video claimed to be from Pakistan’s restive Balochistan region has sparked heated debate in political and security circles. The banned militant group Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has reportedly claimed to have captured some Pakistani soldiers and released a video of them.
In the video, the people said to be prisoners were seen pleading for help.
In a video circulating on social media, several people are seen kneeling, holding identity card-like documents believed to be official cards from Pakistani security forces. In the video, the men, claiming to be government-appointed soldiers, are allegedly heard appealing to the Pakistani Army and government to accept and protect them.
One man, overcome with emotion, asks why they were deployed on duty and issued identity cards. Citing his family’s plight, he pleads for help.
Claims of detaining seven soldiers
The BLA says it has captured seven Pakistani soldiers and had set a deadline for the prisoner exchange. The group has dubbed the operation “Operation Heroof 2.0” and claims the deadline is still just days away.
Who shared the video?
The video is said to have been shared by The Balochistan Post, an online portal based in Balochistan, citing the official channel of the BLA.
questions raised about credibility
However, the video has not been verified by independent sources, and several analysts have questioned its authenticity. There has been no official response from the Pakistani government or military to the claim.
Background: Long-standing tensions in Balochistan
It is worth noting that Balochistan has long been a site of conflict between separatist organizations and security forces. The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLA) has previously accused Pakistani security forces of detaining its activists, while the Pakistani government labels these organizations as terrorist organizations.
The new video has once again raised questions about the security situation in Balochistan. However, the discrepancy between claims and reality remains unclear, and official confirmation is awaited.
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