An arrested militant identified as Habibullah has allegedly disclosed significant details about the recruitment, training, financing and operational structure of the terrorist network described by Pakistani authorities as Fitna al-Hindustan.
According to his recorded statement, Habibullah belongs to the Seerandwah area of Ornach tehsil in Khuzdar district, Balochistan. He claimed that the militant organisation recruited him through false promises and financial inducements before transferring him to Chanal Dasht for ideological indoctrination.
He was later taken to the Sargarh camp, where, according to his statement, he received training in the use of weapons, explosives and ambush tactics. He also claimed that recruits were taught how to conceal their identities and escape after carrying out attacks.
Habibullah alleged that he participated in violence against fellow Baloch citizens in return for payments as low as Rs25,000.
Recruitment and Identification
The detainee claimed that he was initially identified during sit-ins organised by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee, which authorities have alleged was being used as a proxy platform by the militant network.
He said his responsibilities included transporting weapons, ammunition, explosive material, food and medicines to militant groups operating in different parts of Balochistan.
According to his statement, he was involved in attacks in areas including Sanaro Camp, Khuzdar, Nal and Bela.
Habibullah further alleged that before every militant operation, the organisation provided weapons, instructions and communication support to those assigned to carry out the attack.
Payments for Attacks
The arrested suspect claimed that militants were paid for participating in terrorist activities. He said he received Rs25,000 after attacks in Khuzdar and Bela.
Referring to an attack on a police checkpoint in Khuzdar, Habibullah said firing by militants resulted in the deaths of two civilians.
He also claimed that many of his associates joined the organisation because of unemployment and financial hardship.
Claims of Coercion and Blackmail
According to Habibullah, young people were attracted with unrealistic promises but were later blackmailed to prevent them from leaving the group.
He alleged that anyone attempting to abandon the militant organisation faced the threat of being killed.
The detainee also described poor living conditions inside militant camps, claiming that adequate food arrangements were not available and that members often survived by looting nearby villages.
Pakistani security officials said the alleged confession once again demonstrated the involvement of what they describe as Fitna al-Hindustan in terrorist activities in Balochistan.
However, the claims made in the detainee’s statement could not be independently verified, and no response from the organisations named in the allegations was immediately available.
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