BAGAN: In a mysterious incident of killing a key commander of the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) “Fitna-ul-Hindustan” was killed in an attack in Iran’s Sistan and Balochistan province.
The targeted commander, identified as Diljan, who also went by the alias Shikari, was a resident of Dasht in Balochistan. He was reportedly a prominent figure within the BLA’s “Fitna-ul-Hindustan” faction, operating under the Bashir Zeb Group. The attack occurred in the Bagan-Sikoran region, an area known to be a sensitive zone along the porous border.
According to sources, the assailants were unknown individuals who managed to carry out the strike and escape from the scene. The precise method of the attack and the exact motives behind the killing remain unclear, with no group immediately claiming responsibility. Local authorities in Iran have yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.
The killing of a high-profile militant figure points to the ongoing tensions and complex dynamics within militant groups operating in the Baloch region, which spans both Pakistan and Iran. Such targeted killings often stem from internal rivalries, cross-border security operations.
Diljan’s death is a significant blow to the operational capabilities of the Bashir Zeb Group, which is known for its anti-state activities and involvement in the long-running insurgency in Balochistan. The incident underscores the transnational nature of the Baloch militancy and the challenges it poses to regional security.
Meanwhile the Balochistan government has imposed Section 144 across the province, introducing a series of restrictions aimed at maintaining public safety and preventing potential security threats.
The decision includes a province-wide ban on motorcycle pillion riding with women and children exempted as well as a prohibition on covering the face with veils or masks in a manner that conceals identity.
The government has also barred the use of unregistered motorcycles, the public display of weapons, and the movement or storage of explosive materials.
