Baloch leader files asylum papers for India
September 19, 2016  16:12
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Just in: Baloch leader Brahamdagh Bugti has decided to file asylum papers to India. The Baloch Republican Party decides to file criminal cases against Pakistani army generals at International criminal courts.

"Our people in Balochistan and Afghanistan are in a very difficult situation. Very few of them are able to come to Europe, rest are living there only. So, we want that the Indian Government should open there doors for them and provide them access, including myself. Right now, I'm here (Switzerland), but I face problem regarding my travel. So, if I get an option to be in India, I will definitely go there," Bugti told ANI last week.

He said that the request would be made formally after discussing the issue within the party on September 19.

Bugti said he would call the Indian embassy today or tomorrow to take an appointment.

Bugti is currently living in exile in Switzerland. He also said his Baloch Republican Party has decided to approach the International Criminal Court against Pakistani army generals.

Bugti said Baloch Republican Party has also decided to file case against China at the International Court of Justice and to do it, the party will approach India, Afghanistan and Bangladesh for help.

Last month, Bugti had thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for raising the issue of the situation in Balochistan in his Independence Day speech.

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