Which countries does the Baloch Army buy weapons from, and where does it get the money? Check key details here
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New Delhi: Bankrupt Pakistan is currently in massive trouble and facing a double threat. On one hand, the country is witnessing a severe water crisis due to tensions with India; on the other hand, Balochistan is posing serious challenges to the Shehbaz government. It is important to note the fighters of the Baloch Liberation Army are so strong that the Pakistani army is unable to confront them. In this article, we will tell you the name of the country from where Balochistan is getting the weapon and financial support.
Recently, the fighters of the Baloch Liberation Army took control of a train called the Jaffer Express in Pakistan. During this incident, they took more than 100 Pakistani army soldiers hostage. During that time, several modern weapons were seen in the hands of the Baloch fighters. Since then, questions have been raised about which countries are supplying them with these weapons. Here are some of the key details: Baloch army fighters purchase weapons from the black markets of Iran and Afghanistan.
In 2021, the US military left behind its weapons in Afghanistan.
It is estimated that the Balochistan Army also purchases American weapons.
According to reports, the BLA also possesses Russian weapons.
Speaking of BLA's weapons, they possess deadly arms from both the US and Russia, including the M240B machine gun, M16A4 rifle, and RPG-7 launcher.
In Balochistan, separatists are fighting for its independence, and their bases are located in the mountains. It is said that they also receive support from local civilians.
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