Allah Nazar Baloch
Allah Nazar Baloch | |
|---|---|
| Native name | اللہ نذر بلوچ |
| Born | 2 October 1968[1] |
| Rank | Leader |
| Commands held | Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) |
| Battles/wars | Insurgency in Balochistan |
| Spouse(s) | Fazela Baloch[2] |
Allah Nazar Baloch (Balochi: اللہ نذر بلوچ), is a high profile Baloch insurgent commander and a former student leader and gynaecologist. He is the leader of the Balochistan Liberation Front, which is among one of the most active Baloch armed groups in Balochistan. [3]
Nazar Baloch was born on 2 October 1968 in remote area in Awaran, called Mehi, Mashkay. His father was Nabi Bukhsh Baloch. [1] He was born in a common Baloch family, his family’s occupation was similar to that of a common Baloch—living a nomad’s way and working as seasonal farmers.[4] He started his political career in 1985 by joining the Baloch student organization. before founding the Baloch student Organization (Azad), he held several top positions in the BSO. He was the Senior Vice-Chairman of the Baloch Student Organization (BSO) when BSO (Azad) was created. During the political protests, he was arrested many times–sometimes for hours, sometimes for days but the cruellest mental and physical torture which he had to bear was in 2005. He still carries the trauma from the torture which was inflicted on him in 2005. [5]
Militant activities
In February 2002, Nazar Baloch founded Baloch Student Organisation-Azad (BSO-Azad) which struggle against Pakistan.[1] In 2003, he went underground to join separatist militants who were involved in armed conflict with Pakistan. He was arrested by law enforcement agencies on 25 March 2005 in Karachi city.
References
- ^ a b c "Baloch rebel Allah Nazar is dead or injured, says IGFC". The News. 11 August 2015.
- ^ "BLF leader Allah Nazar's wife released in line with Baloch traditions". Daily Pakistan. 3 November 2017.
- ^ Zurutuza, Karlos. "Understanding Pakistan's Baloch Insurgency". The Diplomat.
- ^ Mark, kinra. "The Che Guevara of South Asia: Allah Nazar Baloch – From physician to freedom fighter".
- ^ Mark, Kinra. "The Che Guevara of South Asia: Allah Nazar Baloch – From physician to freedom fighter".
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