CM Bugti says major terror plot foiled after arrest of female suicide bomber

Balochistan Chief Minister Safaraz Bugti on Wednesday said security forces had successfully arrested a woman suicide bomber in Khuzdar, preventing a potentially devastating attack and saving precious human lives.

Addressing a press conference in Quetta, Bugti lauded the timely intervention of security agencies and termed the operation a significant success that foiled a “dangerous terrorist plot”. “This is a great victory in our fight against terrorism,” he added.

Bugti said the arrested woman made critical revelations during interrogation. “She confessed that she had been recruited by a terrorist commander, Qazi Ibrahim, who had trained her for a suicide attack and then connected to a network through an individual named Diljan,” he added.

The prime minister highlighted what he termed as an “alarming trend” in which certain elements were misleading the Baloch youth, especially women, and pushing them towards violence and terrorism.

“The Baloch people are a peaceful nation, but some interested groups are pushing them towards senseless war,” Bugti claimed.

He added that some of these elements were allegedly working for foreign powers, particularly India, while certain terrorist activities were linked to Afghanistan, where training camps were believed to operate.

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“Pakistan will not tolerate any form of terrorism on its soil and we will continue our tough action against those who try to lure our youth, especially women, towards this dangerous path,” CM Bugti said.

He said the arrested attacker, who confessed to having been mentally prepared for the attack for the past three months, would be admitted to a special facility for further investigation.

“Authorities will also focus on their rehabilitation and deradicalization as part of ongoing efforts to counter extremism,” he added.

The arrested suspect said terrorist agents had radicalized her and prepared her for a suicide mission. She revealed that she was not only assigned to carry out an attack but was also tasked with recruiting other young women for similar missions. He urged women to avoid taking part in such activities.

Initial investigations suggest the suspect had links to members of banned militant organizations and individuals involved in extremist networks. Authorities said they were connecting her with facilitators for further training and planning before her arrest.

Authorities believe the case has exposed a broader network involved in recruitment, indoctrination and propaganda.

CM Bugti also highlighted improvements in intelligence sharing, which he said had led to multiple successful operations across Balochistan. He reaffirmed that protecting lives and property remained the government’s top priority.

The provincial government announced that cases involving women would be handled by female police officers to ensure their rights and dignity were protected. Authorities also plan to expand education, employment opportunities and community programs to prevent radicalization among young people.

CM Bugti emphasized the need to counter online propaganda and misuse of the Internet, adding that awareness campaigns would be launched to stop the spread of extremist narratives. He concluded by stating that the security forces remained fully active and committed to maintaining peace and that more steps would be taken to eliminate terrorism and ensure a safe environment across Balochistan.

Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau, provincial police chief and other senior officials were present at the press conference.

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Tarar added that these groups were brainwashing innocent youth and using them for their extremist agendas.

The BLA has been increasingly involving women in its terrorist activities, including using them as suicide bombers against civilians and security forces. Reports suggest that the militant group is targeting vulnerable women, indoctrinating them for attacks aimed at disrupting peace and stability in Pakistan.

In recent years, security forces have arrested several female attackers who were blackmailed or coerced into becoming terrorists. Many of these women were manipulated or exploited by the BLA and forced to carry out suicide attacks.

Earlier in February, the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Anti-Terrorism Department foiled a major terrorist plot in Dera Ismail Khan, arresting a red-handed female suicide bomber of Sheikh Yousaf Khema Basti in a timely operation carried out on confirmed intelligence inputs.

In 2024, a Baloch woman, Adila Baloch, who was arrested in Turbat for planning a suicide attack, revealed that terrorists blackmailed and manipulated Baloch women into committing such acts.