Some parts of Balochistan have become no-go areas: Dr Malik

QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan, Abdul Malik Baloch, Wednesday said that some parts of Baloch majority areas of the province had become no-go areas, Geo News reported.

"There are four major issues of Balochistan including Baloch insurgency, sectarianism, armed gangs and criminal gangs involved in kidnapping people for ransom and robberies", The Chief Minister said while speaking on the floor of Balochistan Assembly

According to Inspector General of Police at least 72 active kidnapping rings were operating in the province, Dr Malik said .

Dr Malik, winding up the debate on Balochistan law & order situation, said that the IGP had also informed him that all the funds received through NFC Award were spent on compensating the victims of different tragedies.

He said that he along with Chief Secretary, IGP, and Home Secretary was working on a plan to abolish sectarianism.

"When different sects of Islam could reach agreement for peace in Punjab then why not in Balochistan," he said.

Dr Malik added that Levies Force could needed reforms and professional training on war-footing.

Dr Malik stressed that all the four operations, which were previously launched in the province, culminated in dialogue, the ongoing one should also follow the suit.

“We need to follow the United-Kingdom-like dialogue policy to bring about peace in Balochistan”, said he.

He also reminded the house that Nawab Khair Bakhsh Marri and other Baloch nationalist leaders also held dialogue with then ruler Gen Zia-ul-Haq

He urged the Baloch nationalists to take part of talks for the betterment of people of Balochistan.

Dr Malik also demanded of the federal government to extend collaboration in resolving the issues missing persons and dumping of decomposed bodies in order to build confidence to initiate dialogues with Baloch insurgents.

"We also need engaging political leaders and tribal elders in the talks process", he said.