Strict warning of execution if no talks on prisoner exchange

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Reports had earlier claimed that seven soldiers had been captured. However, a newly surfaced video reportedly shows eight individuals kneeling in a rugged area under armed guard. The development has intensified concerns over the situation involving Pakistani security personnel.

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has issued a strong warning, stating that if the Pakistan government does not begin negotiations regarding a prisoner exchange by February 22, the detained soldiers will face execution. The group has set the deadline for talks and claimed responsibility for holding the captives.

The incident has drawn attention to the broader security situation in the region, with tensions expected to rise if negotiations do not take place within the stated timeframe.