Major Ghwaram Baloch, the spokesperson for the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF), has issued a stern warning to the timber mafia operating in the Dazht region, urging them to halt their deforestation activities immediately or face severe repercussions. In a recent statement, the BLF emphasized that individuals involved in illegal logging could face arrest, hefty fines, and both financial and personal harm.
The BLF’s warning comes after a close monitoring of ongoing deforestation activities. The organization has identified all parties involved, including non-local contractors and influential backers. According to Major Baloch, the BLF has repeatedly asserted that it will not tolerate the exploitation of occupied-Balochistan’s resources, deforestation, large-scale commercial timber use, or wildlife hunting. The timber mafia has been given a final warning to cease their criminal activities without delay.
The spokesperson revealed that public complaints have highlighted extensive deforestation in areas such as Kanchti, Basholi, Kohk, and Kadan, extending up to Jan Muhammad Bazaar. Both non-local and local contractors have been engaged in deals for tree cutting. Major Baloch emphasized that occupied-Balochistan’s forests are a national heritage, not the property of any individual or tribe. The BLF will not allow any part of these forests to be cut down for commercial purposes. He warned that those treating Balochistan as abandoned and turning this illegal activity into a ‘business’ should remember that there are institutions defending Baloch national interests.
Timber Mafia in Dazht
The BLF, representing the collective strength of the Baloch people, aims to use this power in accordance with public aspirations for Baloch national interests. The organization expressed its desire that this national power not be diverted or fragmented. In light of this, the BLF has called upon all conscious individuals to unite in the protection of Pak-occupied-Balochistan’s forests, wildlife, and environment to avoid the necessity of using force to halt these activities.
Major Baloch highlighted that climate change presents a global challenge, with visible effects in POB evident in annual flood events during the rainy season. He warned that deforestation will exacerbate these issues. Environmental experts have observed a significant decline in tree planting within POB. The Pak military, he said, is also involved in burning forests and acts as a major patron of those engaged in deforestation.
The BLF concluded with a final warning to the timber mafia: cease deforestation activities immediately, or face accountability for financial and personal damages.