Second Balochistan conflict

Second Balochistan Conflict
Part of the Insurgency in Balochistan

Physical Map of Balochistan, Pakistan, where the fighting took place.
Date1958 – 1960
Location
Balochistan, Pakistan
Result

Pakistani victory

Belligerents
 Pakistan Kalat insurgents
Commanders and leaders
Pakistan Iskander Mirza
Pakistan Ayub Khan
Pakistan Tikka Khan		 Yar Khan  Surrendered
Nauroz Khan  Surrendered
Units involved
 Pakistan Army
 Pakistan Air Force		 Kalat insurgents
Strength
Unknown 1000+ militants
Casualties and losses
Unknown 500+ captured
Unknown killed

The Second Balochistan Conflict refers to a rebellion by Nawab Nauroz Khan who took up arms in resistance to the One Unit policy, which decreased government representation for tribal leaders, from 1958 to 1959. He and his followers started a guerrilla war against Pakistan, and were arrested, charged with treason, and imprisoned in Hyderabad. Five of his family members, sons and nephews, were subsequently hanged on charges of treason and aiding in the murder of Pakistani troops. Nawab Nauroz Khan later died in captivity.[1][2][3][4]

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