BLA terrorist Talat Aziz has surrendered and joined the national mainstream. He said in the press conference along with the provincial minister that the people I was sitting among belonged to BL, I have no enmity with anyone, I request the entire nation to avoid such people.
Talat Aziz said that I got a scholarship in Punjab University, the people of BLA said that I will get a new life by going to the mountains, the purpose of the terrorists was only to mislead the Baloch people, I was so misled that I did not even think about my family.
He said that I was persuaded to take up arms for the freedom of Balochistan, I am a tertiary student in Punjab University, missing persons and being misled by pretending to be independent, look at the situation and managed to escape from there.
Quetta: DIGCTD Shahid Rind has said that a regular operation has been started against terrorists in Loralai, terrorists are also using innocent children.
During the news conference of the terrorist who left BLA and surrendered, he said that the law enforcement agencies are working for peace in Balochistan. Talat Aziz was a third semester student of Punjab University.
He said that we are all working together against the terrorists, during the operation we got important information from the terrorists, the terrorists are also involved in extortion in Dhaka.
Provincial Minister Abdul Rahman Khetran said that the network of terrorists is getting stronger, anyone who goes against the state will be a terrorist, what is the freedom movement where innocent people are being targeted.
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**Interview with Talat Aziz: A Journey from Extremism to Mainstream**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Talat. To start, could you share what ultimately led to your decision to leave the BLA and surrender?
**Talat Aziz:** Thank you for having me. It was a long and misled journey. Initially, I was drawn into the ideology that promised freedom for Balochistan. I was a university student, but I was persuaded by others that joining the movement was my path to a new life. Eventually, I realized that the purpose of the BLA was to deceive and mislead Baloch people, and I lost sight of my responsibilities towards my family.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned feeling misled. Can you elaborate on how your perspective changed during your time with the BLA?
**Talat Aziz:** Certainly. I was living in a bubble, surrounded by a narrative that glorified conflict and independence. Being persuaded to take up arms disconnected me from reality. I began to notice that the group was involved in activities that harmed innocent people. The constant fighting and the reality of extortion made me question our cause deeply.
**Interviewer:** How has your experience highlighted the challenges that youth face in areas affected by terrorism?
**Talat Aziz:** It underscores the vulnerability of young people. Many can be easily influenced by radical ideologies, often under the guise of nationalism. There needs to be more awareness and dialogue on how terrorism exploits the aspirations of youth for personal gain. My story is a reminder that education and critical thinking are essential combatants against extremism.
**Interviewer:** What message would you want to convey to others who might be in similar situations as you once were?
**Talat Aziz:** I want to tell them to think critically and stay close to their families. The allure of glamour in armed struggle can be deceptive. There is more dignity in promoting peace and education than engaging in a fight that harms your community and loved ones.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Talat, for sharing your insights. As a final thought, what do our viewers think about the role of social institutions in preventing youth from falling into extremist groups? Can education and community initiatives effectively counter those narratives?
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This interview may prompt viewers to reflect on the broader issue of how societies can effectively combat extremism and the role of education and community engagement in fostering peace.
