Karachi:
Baloch nationalist leader and founder of the Balochistan National Party (BNP), Sardar Attaullah Mengal, passed away in Karachi on Thursday, confirmed BNP.
He was ill and had been hospitalized at a private hospital in Karachi for over a week. His funeral will be held at 3 pm in Wadh on Friday.
BNP has declared ten days of national mourning to mark the death of Sardar Attaullah Mengal.
The uncompromising campaigner against the oppressive policies of the state establishment of Pakistan in Balochistan, Sardar Mengal, had spent several years in jail because of his political belief. He was also known for being the first-ever elected Chief Minister of Balochistan.
Many commemorate Sardar Attaullah Mengal’s life and death.
Today I lost not only a father. But a guiding light. A teacher. He taught me the difference between the good and the bad. To fight for injustice with conviction. He was a beacon of hope for our nation and land. Rest in peace my Baba. Please pray for his soul. pic.twitter.com/pbY5gywXQp
— Akhtar Mengal (@sakhtarmengal) September 2, 2021
Death of Sardar Attaullah Mengal is a huge loss for Baloch people and also for the oppressed people of the region. His struggle against brutal oppressors inspired generations of activists. May his soul rest in peace. Deep condolences to his family, BNP and the Baloch people.
— Afrasiab Khattak (@a_siab) September 2, 2021
Sardar Ataullah Mengal.
— Mohammad Ali Talpur (@mmatalpur) September 2, 2021
With the sad demise of Sardar Sahib an historical era ends.
The last of the Titans of Balochistan and its political history has departed.
My Condolences and Commiseration for his Family and Balochistan and its people.
May his Soul Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/WXwy0qVGqt
Balochistan’s first elected Chief Minister, stalwart of the National Awami Party, founder of the BNP, last of the great Baloch quad, Sardar Sahib Attaullah Khan Mengal is no more. Rest In Peace Sardar Sahib. Deepest condolences to his family and the Baloch world over #FB pic.twitter.com/c0AVCmccMy
— Mohammad Taqi (@mazdaki) September 2, 2021
Saddened by the loss of the great Baloch leader, Sardar Ataullah Mengal. He stood for and by his people, at great personal cost. pic.twitter.com/d5NFHzUAQ7
— Husain Haqqani (@husainhaqqani) September 2, 2021