| Lashkar-e-Balochistan | |
|---|---|
| Leader(s) | Javed Mengal[1] |
| Active region(s) | Pakistan |
| Ideology |
Baluch nationalism Marxism[2] Secularism[2] |
| Major actions | Bombings |
Lashkar-e-Balochistan (also LeB) is a separatist-militant group based in Balochistan, a mountainous region of Pakistan which strives to for independence from Pakistan. The LeB became publicly known in 2012 after it claimed responsibility for several bombings in Lahore, Karachi and Quetta, killing several people and injuring many more.[3][4]
The organization is an off-shoot of the Baloch Liberation Army and operates in far flung areas of Pakistani Balochistan. It currently headed by Javed Mengal, the son of Sardar Ataullah Mengal.[5] Khan Baloch is the spokesman of the group.[6]
Lashkar-e-Balochistan is believed to have several camps in Balochistan as well as in Afghanistan.[7]
Command structure[]
Lashkar-e-Balochistan is divided into battalions, each consisting of 20 guerillas and led by its own battalion commander. Every battalion commander works under LeB Chief Commander Javed Mengal.[5]
Designation as terrorist organization[]
In August 2012, LeB was designated as a terrorist group by the Government of Pakistan.[8]
Allegations of foreign support[]
Pakistan has repeatedly accused India of supporting the Baloch militant groups in order to destabilize the country.[9][10] India has however categorically denied the allegations on its part, stating that no concrete evidence has been provided.[11]
References[]
- ↑ "Butchering settlers on Independence day". http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=48484.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Karlos Zurutuza (2 November 2009). "PAKISTAN’S OTHER INSURGENTS". Vice. http://www.vice.com/en_uk/read/pakistans-other-insurgents-227-v16n11. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
- ↑ "Lashkar-e-Balochistan claim responsibility for Lahore blast". The News Tribe. 2012-04-24. http://www.thenewstribe.com/2012/04/24/lashkar-e-balochistan-claim-responsibility-for-lahore-blast/. Retrieved 2012-11-11.
- ↑ "Lashkar-e-Balochistan claims responsibility of Karachi blast". Pakistan Today. 2012-07-23. http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/07/23/news/national/lashkar-e-balochistan-claims-responsibility-of-karachi-blast/. Retrieved 2012-11-11.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Authorities determined to ensure peaceful polls in Balochistan". Niti Central. May 5, 2013. http://www.niticentral.com/2013/05/05/authorities-determined-to-ensure-peaceful-polls-in-balochistan-73840.html. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
- ↑ "‘We did Lahore Station blast’". Saach News. http://www.saach.tv/2012/04/25/we-did-lahore-blast-lashkar-e-balochistan/.
- ↑ "Afghan based farari camps behind Balochistan unrest: IG FC". South Asian News Agency (SANA). June 2, 2012. http://www.sananews.net/english/afghan-based-farari-camps-behind-balochistan-unrest-ig-fc/. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
- ↑ "14 militant outfits operating in Balochistan, says ministry". The Nation. http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/national/09-Aug-2012/14-militant-outfits-operating-in-balochistan-says-ministry. Retrieved 2012-11-11.
- ↑ "'Pak has evidence about India's involvement in Balochistan'". 21 October 2009. http://www.indianexpress.com/news/pak-has-evidence-about-indias-involvement-in-balochistan/531448/. Retrieved 2013-03-20.
- ↑ "Pakistan says evidence of Balochistan interference shared with India". 5 October 2013. http://dawn.com/news/1047628/pakistan-says-evidence-of-balochistan-interference-shared-with-india. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
- ↑ "India welcomes ban on terrorist organisations in Pakistan". thefreelibrary.com. http://www.thefreelibrary.com/India+welcomes+ban+on+terrorist+organisations+in+Pakistan-a0205207149. Retrieved 2012-11-11.
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