202 militants surrendered to authorities in Quetta

QUETTA: Around 202 militants along with commanders surrendered their arms to the provincial authorities and joined mainstream on Monday in Quetta.

A ceremony was held honoring the act by the militants who laid down arms at the Chief Minister Secretariat.

During the ceremony, the militants waved national flag and presented their weapons to Chief Minister Balochistan Sanaullah Zehri.

Commander Southern Command Lt Gen Aamir Riaz, IG FC Major General Sher Afgan and other provincial ministers were also present along with political and tribal leaders.

At the occasion, the CM Balochistan also distributed cheques among the militants.

In his address, Spokesman Balochistan government Anwarul Haq Kakar said that under the peaceful Balochistan programme, people are being brought into mainstream.

“Up till now around 800 people have laid down arms,” he added.

The 202 militants who laid down arms included 75 people belonging from Afghanistan.