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News India Live, Digital Desk: The ongoing civil war in Pakistan’s Balochistan province has taken a new and dangerous turn. Baloch separatist organization Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) ‘Majeed Brigade’ has carried out a gruesome suicide attack. The most shocking thing about this attack is that it Asifa Mengal A female suicide bomber named (Fidyeen) was involved. This is the first time that a woman from the Mengal tribe has led such an attack. A large number of casualties among Pakistani security forces and civilians have been confirmed in this attack.
Who was Asifa Mengal? Majeed Brigade’s ‘new weapon’
Asifa Mengal belonged to an influential family of Balochistan. According to the statement issued by BLA, Asifa had voluntarily decided to join the suicide squad of ‘Majeed Brigade’.
Educated Attacker: According to reports, Asifa was highly educated, which reflects the increasing ‘radicalization’ and involvement of youth, especially women, in Baloch militancy.
Strategic Message: By using Asifa Mengal, BLA has tried to send a message to the Pakistani government that now Baloch women are also on the frontline in this fight.
Target of attack: CPEC and Pakistani Army
The attack took place at a place where Pakistani Army and Chinese projects (CPEC) there is more movement of officers associated with it.
Intensity of the blast: According to eyewitnesses, the explosion was so powerful that the glasses of nearby buildings were broken and many vehicles were burnt to ashes.
Two female attackers: According to unconfirmed reports, Asifa was accompanied by another female attacker who blew herself up after breaching the security cordon.
‘Emergency’ like situation in Pakistan
After this attack, Pakistan’s Shahbaz Sharif government and military leadership are under pressure.
Security lapse: Questions are being raised on the failure of intelligence agencies as to how a female attacker reached such a sensitive area with explosives.
Expansion of Baloch insurgency: Experts believe that the Baloch insurgency is no longer limited to guerilla warfare, but has reached the era of ‘female suicide bombing’ which was once seen in Sri Lanka’s LTTE.
Human rights violations and growing anger
The issue of ‘Enforced Disappearances’ is the main root of this insurgency in Balochistan. Human rights activists say that the oppression of Baloch youth and women by the Pakistani army has forced people like Asifa Mengal to take suicidal steps.
