Baloch separatists, in a statement, announced that they have killed all 214 Pakistani soldiers they had captured in retaliation for the Pakistani government’s refusal to accept a prisoner exchange proposal and its initiation of military operations against them.
According to the statement, the Baloch separatists had repeatedly given the Pakistani government time to consider the prisoner exchange and halt military operations. However, the government not only rejected the proposal but also launched extensive ground and air operations in the Dera Bolan region. This angered the separatists, resulting in the deaths of all 214 captured Pakistani soldiers. Additionally, 12 Baloch fighters also lost their lives.
The statement further clarified that the individuals the Pakistani government claims to have rescued were released by the separatists according to their own principles, not as a result of military operations.
The statement also noted that heavy fighting is still ongoing in the Dera Bolan region, with Baloch separatists continuing their battle against the Pakistani government. More details will be shared with the media soon.
