By Emeka Blast 
Pakistani Army Faces Another Surrender
Unverified reports circulating on social media claim that over 500 Pakistani Army and police personnel surrendered or refused to engage in combat against Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) fighters in Balochistan, marking a rare instance of alleged internal dissent within Pakistan’s security forces. The claims, first posted on X by user @IndiaWarZone on July 17, 2025, suggest that these personnel were sent back to Punjab in buses and may face court-martial for their refusal to fight. However, no official confirmation from the Pakistani military or government has been issued, and the reports remain inconclusive.
The alleged incident follows heightened tensions in Balochistan, where the BLA has intensified attacks on military outposts, demanding autonomy and accusing the state of resource exploitation. A separate post by @ManhasAnupama on X echoed similar claims, alleging that the personnel “chose retreat over orders,” highlighting the “state of #CorruptPakArmy.” These posts have drawn comparisons to Pakistan’s historic 1971 surrender of 93,000 troops to Indian and Mukti Bahini forces during the Bangladesh Liberation War, a narrative often used to underscore Pakistan’s military setbacks.
The Pakistani military has not publicly addressed these specific claims, but a statement from Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on July 16 denied reports of mass desertions, labeling them “propaganda by hostile elements.” Military analysts suggest the claims may be exaggerated, noting that while Balochistan remains a volatile region, mass surrenders on this scale are unprecedented and unverified. The BLA, designated a terrorist group by Pakistan, has claimed responsibility for recent attacks, including a July 10 bombing in Quetta that killed 12 soldiers.
Posts on X have fueled speculation, with some users referencing Pakistan’s 1971 defeat, where Lt. Gen. A.A.K. Niazi signed the Instrument of Surrender in Dhaka, leading to the creation of Bangladesh. Others, like @iAjaySengar, have used the phrase “Pakistan surrendered again” in unrelated contexts, amplifying the narrative without evidence. Critics argue these claims may be part of disinformation campaigns, while supporters of the BLA view them as evidence of weakening military morale.
