Breaking News: BLA Issues Ultimatum for Hostage Release, Demands Prisoner Freedom | ABP NEWS

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for taking several Pakistani military personnel and intelligence agents hostage. According to the BLA, the individuals taken captive are prisoners of war, and the group has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Pakistani government for their unconditional release. The BLA has also stressed that no civilian was harmed during this operation, with only military and intelligence personnel targeted. The group’s demand is clear: the release of its activists, political prisoners, fighters, and separatist leaders from various Pakistani jails, and the cessation of Pakistani military and Chinese intervention in Balochistan. BLA's actions are part of their long-standing struggle for Balochistan's independence, where they accuse Pakistan of exploiting the region and its people. The Pakistani government has been under pressure to negotiate, but so far, there has been no successful communication between the BLA and the Pakistani military. The hostage situation has escalated, with BLA threatening to kill five hostages every hour if their demands are not met. Meanwhile, reports from Pakistan’s media suggest that the mastermind behind the hijacking might be linked to Afghanistan. While the situation remains tense, the BLA continues to assert its position, with the Pakistani military struggling to regain control and secure the release of their personnel.