Controversial Confidence? Mohsin Naqvi Says Balochistan Terrorists Can Be Handled by an SHO.
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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has sparked a fresh debate regarding the insurgency in Balochistan by downplaying the need for massive military intervention. During a media talk on Saturday, January 31, 2026, following a series of coordinated attacks, Naqvi remarkably stated that the terrorists in the province are not a threat beyond the capacity of a local Station House Officer (SHO).
Key Points of the Statement:
- Police Capacity: The Minister emphasized that the state’s grassroots law enforcement is strong enough to manage the security challenges without a full-scale offensive.
- Blaming Foreign Elements: Naqvi explicitly blamed India for planning and strategizing the recent attacks across 12 locations, describing them as “not normal terrorists”.
- Success of LEAs: He commended the security forces for a swift response that neutralized 145 militants in just 40 hours.
- Zero Tolerance: Despite the “SHO” remark, Naqvi reiterated that the war against terrorism will continue until the very last terrorist is eliminated.
While the government portrays this as a sign of confidence in civil law enforcement, critics and social media analysts have questioned if such a simplified view accurately reflects the complexity of the long-standing insurgency in the region.
