A resident of Dasht in Balochistan’s Mastung district has publicly disowned his brother after the latter allegedly joined the banned Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) and went into the mountains.
Mehtab, a resident of Kocha, said in a conversation with the media that his brother, identified as Razzaq, had left for the mountains after being influenced by what he described as enemy propaganda and subsequently joining the banned BLF.
Mehtab said his father’s name is Muhammad Sabzal and made it clear that neither he nor any member of his family has any association with Razzaq following his decision to join the outlawed organisation.
“We have completely disowned Razzaq,” Mehtab said, stressing that his brother’s actions were his own responsibility and did not represent the family.
He further stated that if Razzaq chooses to return and lay down his arms, that would be his own decision. At the same time, he acknowledged that the government could take action against him in accordance with the law.
The statement carries particular significance in a region where terrorist organizations have attempted to exploit local grievances and draw young people into armed groups through propaganda and recruitment networks. Public disassociation by families can undermine that narrative by making clear that joining an armed separatist organization is an individual choice rather than something endorsed by the wider community.
Mehtab also drew a clear line between his family’s identity and his brother’s alleged affiliation with the BLF, saying that they are Pakistani citizens and belong to Pakistan.
“Anyone who betrays Pakistan also betrays us,” he said, while reaffirming his allegiance to the country and concluding with the slogans, “Pakistan Zindabad, Balochistan Paindabad.”
The statement reflects a growing emphasis on separating ordinary Baloch families and communities from the actions of armed terrorist groups operating in the province.
