More than 300 members of different banned outfits, including 17 commanders, surrendered their arms during an event at Balochistan Assembly Saturday morning. The event was attended by Chief Minister Balochistan Sanaullah Zehri, Commander Southern Command Lieutenant General Asim Saleem Bajwa, and Provincial Home Minister Sarfraz Bugti among other civil and military leaders.
The miscreants came one-by-one to the stage, handed over their weapon and were given Pakistan's flag and a flower in return. The latest ceremony follows numerous other ceremonies held in different parts of Balochistan during which hundreds of militants have surrendered, including militant commander Balkh Sher Badeeni who surrendered in January this year.
The surrender of the militants is part of the ongoing political reconciliation in Balochistan. The suspected militants, including 17 commanders, vowed to work for peace and development of the country while laying down arms. Waving Pakistani flags during the ceremony, the Ferraris said that they were misled by some elements to serve their personal agendas at the cost of poor people.
Appreciating the surrender, Chief Minister Zehri said peace and reconciliation process would continue despite all odds. "We welcome you all," he told the crowd.
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