Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti announced on Monday that security and intelligence agencies successfully prevented a suicide attack planned in Islamabad. The plot involved a young woman who was allegedly recruited and trained by militants associated with the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).
Addressing a press conference in Quetta, Bugti revealed that the woman, who was presented to the media alongside officials, had been assigned a specific target in the federal capital. He emphasized that timely intelligence enabled authorities to stop the attack before it could be carried out.
Bugti condemned militant groups for exploiting young women, accusing them of manipulating them into violent acts. He highlighted that such groups operate contrary to Baloch cultural traditions and values. The chief minister stressed the government’s commitment to promoting education for girls and helping them build successful futures, contrasting this with extremist efforts to push youth toward militancy and suicide missions.
“The woman here today was reportedly being prepared for a suicide attack,” Bugti stated, assuring that the authorities have safeguarded her well-being and dignity after her detention. He also confirmed plans to reunite her with her family in a respectful manner.
During the conference, the student identified herself as a second-year college attendee. She explained that a cousin had pressured and threatened her into working for the BLA, describing how she was psychologically coerced into agreeing to carry out the suicide attack.
The student praised law enforcement officials for treating her with respect and providing protection following her arrest. She expressed her desire to resume her education and pursue a positive path, aspiring to become either a doctor or a teacher.
