Overview
- The group pledged allegiance to Pakistan, raised the national flag and handed over weapons to Mir Aftab Ahmed Bugti during a public ceremony in Sui, Dera Bugti.
- Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti welcomed the decision, said those who accept the Constitution would be received back, and warned that operations will continue against those who persist in violence.
- The military said an intelligence-based operation in Dera Bugti killed five militants it described as Indian-sponsored, with weapons and explosives recovered under the Azm-e-Istehkam campaign.
- Authorities and local leaders called for a structured reintegration package for returnees that includes jobs, education, healthcare, vocational training and support for small businesses.
- Officials characterized the mainstreaming of Chakrani tribe members as a setback for the BRA’s local networks, with improved security in Dera Bugti also described as supportive of the strategic Sui gas hub.