RAW-Backed ‘Baloch leader’ Meets US VP

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RAW-Backed ‘Baloch leader’ Meets US VP

BZ on July 7, 2010

Washington—A self-proclaimed “Baloch leader” who often back terrorist actions by armed militants against Pakistan security force has sought the help and support of the United States against Pakistan and Iran.

To the surprise of many Pakistanis the so-called president of Baloch Society of North America (BSO-NA), Dr. Wahid Baloch reportedly met American Vice President Joe Biden last week and has once again invited NATO troops in Baluchistan.

Dr. Wahid Baloch who regularly receives financial and logistic support form Indian intelligence was reported to have told the U.S. dignitary: “We, the Baloch people of Balochistan are secular and natural ally of U.S in the war on terror.”

During his reported meeting with US Vice President he is said to have urged the Obama administration “not to support Pakistan…. but extend a helping hand to the Baloch people in Balochistan who are their true natural ally against Islamic Extremism and terrorism and who are suffering in the hands of these two “Islamic terrorist states”, Pakistan and Iran”.Old records show Dr. Wahid’s practical role to promote “separatist sentiments and support for militants linked with Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and Baloch Liberation Front (BLF)”.

Observers here confirmed that Dr, Wahid Baloch openly supported terrorist acts against Pakistani security forces as well as civilians in Balochistan and his reported meeting with US Vice President came as a “nasty surprise” for Pakistan which is an ally to the United States in war against terrorists.

One source which monitors the situation in Balochistan warned that the meeting was tantamount to encouragement to the supporters of militant acts if not the terrorists.Officials say that Dr. Wahid’s reported meeting with such a high-ranking U.S. dignitary may also be considered as a breach of the commitment against terrorists and pro-terrorist people. The sources say that an encouragement to militants in Balochistan may also adversely affect the Government of Pakistan’s recently announced Balochistan Package and efforts of General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kiyani to end sense of deprivations by Baloch people.Dr. Wahid’s links with Indian intelligence officials are no secret to even American officials and his meeting with U.S. Vice President has not only alarmed Pakistani but also Iranian diplomats in Washington.

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