Adila Baloch, a female suicide bomber arrested in the Turbat region of Balochistan, revealed that she had been brainwashed and misled into her actions.
In a press conference in Quetta, alongside her parents, Adila shared that she completed her early education in Turbat and later pursued a nursing course in Quetta. She expressed regret for not realizing the consequences of her actions, stating, “I never thought that after these suicide attacks, my life could be lost and that so many people would lose theirs because of me.”
Adila recounted her experience of being led to the mountains, where she was promised a new life. “When I arrived, there was nothing but harsh conditions and other young people who had also been misguided,” she explained.
She emphasized that the notion that Baloch women willingly engage in suicide attacks is misleading. “We are taken away under duress and manipulation,” she said, adding that she was unaware of the gravity of her situation at the time.
Adila expressed her gratitude to the Balochistan government for intervening and saving her life. “I was on a very wrong path, and I want to advise others to never fall for the words of such people; they use you for their own purposes,” she cautioned.
Her mother also spoke at the conference, stating that terrorists exploit women for their agendas. “We lived through torment and suffering every day after our daughter went missing,” she lamented.
Adila’s father shared his struggle to provide for his family and educate his children, highlighting that his daughter was successful and had aspirations to become a doctor. “These people only take young women to the mountains for their own interests,” he said.
Provincial Assembly member Farah Azim Shah addressed the issue, noting that the state has welcomed Adila Baloch and her family with open arms. She urged Baloch people to end the conflict, emphasizing that it only harms Balochistan and its innocent citizens.
Farah Azim Shah acknowledged the importance of discussing rights but clarified that the state would not compromise when it comes to the constitution and red lines. “Parents of children who are in the mountains should reach out to us. If there are complaints against the state, we are ready to address them,” she concluded.
