ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has praised the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) for a “brilliant operation” that led to the arrest of Gulzar Imam, alias Shambay, the head and founder of the banned Baloch National Army.
PM’s tweet of appreciation
“This operation speaks of the outstanding professionalism of our institutions. The arrest will help suppress militancy in Balochistan & usher in a new era of peace,” Sharif posted on his Twitter handle.
Heartfelt felicitations to ISI for carrying out a brilliant operation that resulted in the arrest of BNA's founder. This operation speaks of outstanding professionalism of our institutions. The arrest will help suppress militancy in Balochistan & usher in a new era of peace.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 8, 2023
The ISPR stated in a press release earlier that the leading intelligence agency apprehended Gulzar Imam, alias Shambay, a hardcore militant and the founder and leader of the BNA, during a successful intelligence operation.
He was apprehended after a months-long operation in various geographical locations.
-APP
