Security forces in Chagai, Balochistan, foiled a major sabotage plan during an intelligence-based operation, killing two militants and capturing another alive. The surviving militant, identified as Jehanzeb alias Ali Jan,appeared in a video confession, admitting his role in plotting attacks on vital installations in the province, exposing terror network.
In the video, Jehanzeb said his real name is Jehanzeb Ali and that he had been working with militant commanders Zubair and Nisar for the past two years under the Umbrella of BL. He confessed that Zubair handled planning of sabotage activities and confirmed the group’s intentions to target key installations across Balochistan.
Jehanzeb described the night of September 23–24, when security forces surrounded their hideout and asked them to surrender. According to him, Zubair opened fire before shooting himself to avoid arrest, while Nisar was killed in the exchange of fire. Jehanzeb surrendered and laid down his weapon. He admitted that the deaths of his companions made him realise violence was not the solution and criticised student and activist groups for misleading youth into militancy.
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, in a press conference, said Jehanzeb’s confession proved how external forces were using local groups to destabilise Pakistan. He accused India’s RAW of sponsoring violence in the province and reiterated that terrorists continue to enjoy safe havens in Afghanistan.
“Afghan authorities should remember the Doha agreement, where they promised their soil would not be used against other countries,” Bugti said. He added that militants are targeting unarmed citizens and warned that the state will not allow its writ to be challenged.
Bugti further said that the groups like the Baloch Yakjehti Committee were misleading young people under the cover of rights movements. “This violence has no justification. Calling it deprivation or anger doesn’t change the fact that it is terrorism,” he said.
Security officials said the operation in Chagai prevented large-scale destruction and that Jehanzeb’s confession will help investigators trace wider support networks behind militant activity in Balochistan.
