KABUL – Blow to banned militant outfit Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) as its top commander Bashir Zeb has been poisoned by a close associate in Kandahar, Afghanistan, and subsequently shifted to India for medical treatment and refuge, according to confirmed intelligence reports.
The attack marks a dramatic escalation in deep-seated infighting and leadership feuds currently tearing the insurgent organization apart. Sources reveal that the poisoning follows months of heightened friction within the ranks of the proscribed group.
Serious disputes have surfaced over the rampant embezzlement of funds, with allegations pointing toward Zeb’s close confidants siphoning off vast sums to European cities, including Stockholm and Paris. Severe disagreements have also erupted regarding financial corruption and the exploitation of Baloch women used as operatives for BLA terrorist activities.
Frustration within the terror group hits boiling point amid absolute failure of the operation “Herof 3,” which collapsed despite massive foreign funding and backing from India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). The failure of the operation triggered widespread resentment among combat cadres against the top leadership.
While it remains unconfirmed whether the assassination attempt was an inside execution orchestrated by rival factions most notably the Rahman Gul group or a result of deep penetration by external intelligence networks, the event underscores a severe crisis of command within the BLA. Security analysts note that Zeb’s evacuation to India once again exposes the external state patronage provided to banned militant groups operating against Pakistan.
