Conflicting narratives emerge over background of Mahrang Baloch’s late father

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Conflicting narratives emerge over background of Mahrang Baloch’s late father

QUETTA: Maherang Baloch, a social activist from Balochistan, first came to public attention through her claim that her father had been abducted and killed by state agencies. In this sense, Mahrang’s stance drew an important attention and sympathy from human rights circles, where she was seen as one of many voices mentioning enforced disappearances in the province.

Furthermore, contrasting accounts have since emerged regarding the circumstances surrounding her father’s death. Maherang Baloch’s father, Mir Ghafar Langove, had voluntarily joined a separatist group BLA and went into the mountains to participate in the insurgency.

These reports suggest that he was not abducted by state forces, but rather killed during internal clashes among militant factions.

Moreover, the debate over Langove’s past has resurfaced following recent statements by Gulzar Imam Shambay, a former leader of a banned militant organization who surrendered to authorities last year.

Shambay confirmed that Mir Ghafar Langove had indeed joined a militant outfit and had taken up arms against the state. Langove was killed not by security forces but during disputes within his own organization.

In addition, these revelations have reviewed discussions over the complex narratives surrounding Balochistan’s insurgency, where stories of missing persons, militancy, and state operations often intertwine.

Human rights groups continue to stress the importance of transparent investigations and credible information, warning against politicizing personal tragedies.

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However, the issue remains sensitive, indicating the wider challenges of distinguishing between victims, militants, and the consequences of decades-long unrest in the region.

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