Questions have been raised over the alleged connection between the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and former Balochistan chief minister Akhtar Mengal.
The claims focus on the movement of trucks reportedly transporting marble from Balochistan to Karachi and the continued operation of mines allegedly associated with Mengal.
According to the claims circulating online, trucks linked to Mengal’s mining operations have continued to move through the province despite attacks and restrictions reportedly faced by other businesses and transporters.
The claims further allege that mining operations associated with Mengal have remained functional and that his trucks have not been targeted by the BLA.
However, these allegations have not been independently verified. The claims have nevertheless prompted questions online about whether certain mining and transportation operations are receiving preferential treatment amid the security situation in Balochistan.
If the BLA is targeting other transporters while trucks allegedly linked to Akhtar Mengal continue to operate without disruption, the situation warrants clarification.
This reported discrepancy has raised further questions on social media about an alleged nexus between Akhtar Mengal and the BLA. However, no independent evidence has been presented to establish such a connection. A thorough investigation into the movement of transport vehicles and mining operations in Balochistan would be necessary to establish the facts and address these allegations.