Nawab Nowroz Khan

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Nawab Nauroz/Nowroz Khan, commonly known by Balochs as Babu Nowroz, was the head of the Zarakzai tribes of Balochistan, Pakistan. At 60s (Exect date not confirmed), Pakistan declared war against Babu Nowroz and his all suuportes. He started an armed struggle against the Pakistani government in (Balochistan). Ín this war 600 to 800 Pakistani solders died and about 200 Baloch fighters died. At the last Pakistani Governament sent a Delegation to Babu Nowroz and requested to cease fire. Pakistan Governamnet promised to sove all issues. But later on when Babu Nowroz came down from mountains, he was later arrested by the Pakistani army. He and his followers, including his sons and nephews, were taken to Hyderabad Jail, where he along with his sons and nephews was hanged at age of 87.

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