Chhattisgarh: Two Surrendered Maoists Abducted, Murdered in Bijapur District

Chhattisgarh: Two Surrendered Maoists Abducted, Murdered in Bijapur District

The shadow of insurgency deepened once again in Chhattisgarh’s conflict-hit Bijapur district, as Maoist rebels executed two civilians, who had surrendered earlier. The two were murdered in a late-night assault on Saturday. Both the victims were recently surrendered Maoists. They had laid down arms only months ago in hopes of rebuilding a peaceful life. The…

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Balochistan: The Forgotten Nation That Never Said Yes

Balochistan: The Forgotten Nation That Never Said Yes

Before 1947, Balochistan was part of British India. It included territories directly governed by the British — like the Chief Commissioner’s Province — and princely states like Kalat, which was under British suzerainty. When the British left, Kalat declared independence on August 15, 1947 and signed a standstill agreement with Pakistan. But in March 1948, the Pakistan Army forced…

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