Lashkar-e-Balochistan

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Lashkar-e-Balochistan
Leader(s) Javed Mengal[1]
Active region(s) Pakistan
Ideology Baluch nationalism
Marxism[2]
Secularism[2]
Major actions Bombings

Lashkar-e-Balochistan (also LeB) is a militant group based in Pakistan's Balochistan province, which is agitating for Balochistan's national independence. The LeB became publicly known in 2012 after it claimed responsibility for several bombings in Lahore, Karachi and Quetta, killing or injuring several people.[3][4]

The organization, an offshoot of the Baloch Liberation Army, is led by Javed Mengal, the son of Ataullah Mengal.[5] Khan Baloch is the group's spokesman.[6]

Structure

Lashkar-e-Balochistan is believed to have several camps in Balochistan as well as in Afghanistan.[7] The organization is divided into battalions, each consisting of 20 guerrillas led by a battalion commander. Every battalion commander works under LeB Chief Commander Javed Mengal.[5]

Designation as terrorist organization

In August 2012, the Pakistani government designated LeB as a terrorist group.[8]

Allegations of foreign support

Pakistan has repeatedly accused India of supporting the Baloch militant groups in order to destabilize the country.[9][10] India has categorically denied the allegation, stating that no concrete evidence has been provided.[11]

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