The Hindu : Pak seeks extradition of Baloch rebel leaders from Britain

Pak seeks extradition of Baloch rebel leaders from Britain

October 7, 2006

Islamabad, Oct. 7 (PTI): Pakistan has asked Britain to extradite some of the wanted leaders of the banned Balochistan Liberation Army, (BLA) living in London and accused of taking part in the Baloch nationalist movement demanding more autonomy for their province.

Pakistan has sent an extradition request to Britain for bringing back two wanted brothers Ghazin Marri and Harbihar Marri, a media report here said today.

The request was made about a month back following reports that scions of Balochistan's nationalist leader, Nawab Khair Bux Marri are currently living in the UK.

Pakistan and UK are currently negotiating a bilateral treaty and Pakistan was yet to accede Britain's request to extradite Rashid Rauf, wanted in connection with the plot to hijack US-bound planes from the UK.

Ghazin was earlier detained in United Arab Emirates prompting Pakistan to put forward an extradition request, but he was later released.

His brother, Harbihar, has been at large since he fled Pakistan. Balach Marri, another son of Nawab Khair Bux Marri, has also gone into hiding since the BLA was declared as a proscribed organisation, Pakistan daily The Post reported.

Balach Marri, a prominent leader of Baloch resistance movement along with Nawabzada Baramdagh Bugti, a grandson of slain Baloch nationalist leader Nawab Akbar Bugti were initially believed to have been killed in the August 26 operation by Pakistan army in which the tribal chief died.