Lashkar-e-Balochistan
Active regionsPakistan
IdeologyBaluch nationalism
Marxism[1]
Secularism[1]
StatusInactive.[2] Designated as terrorist organisation by Pakistan.
Designated as a terrorist group byPakistan

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 group is currently inactive.[2]

Designation as terrorist organization

In August 2012, the Pakistani government designated LeB as a terrorist group.[5]

Allegations of foreign support

Pakistan has repeatedly accused India of supporting the Baloch militant groups in order to destabilize the country.[6][7] India has categorically denied the allegation, stating that no concrete evidence has been provided.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b Karlos Zurutuza (2 November 2009). "Pakistan's Other Insurgents". Vice. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Terrorist Groups". South Asian Terrorism Portal Index (SATP). Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  3. ^ "Lashkar-e-Balochistan claim responsibility for Lahore blast". The News Tribe. 24 April 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
  4. ^ "Lashkar-e-Balochistan claims responsibility of Karachi blast". Pakistan Today. 23 July 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
  5. ^ "14 militant outfits operating in Balochistan, says ministry". The Nation. Archived from the original on 20 September 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
  6. ^ "'Pak has evidence about India's involvement in Balochistan'". The Indian Express. 21 October 2009. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
  7. ^ "Pakistan says evidence of Balochistan interference shared with India". Dawn. 5 October 2013. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
  8. ^ "India welcomes ban on terrorist organisations in Pakistan". thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
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