Zhob Militia
| Zhob Militia | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1852 – present |
| Country |  British Raj (1852–1948) Pakistan (1948–present) |
| Allegiance | Pakistan |
| Branch | British Indian Army (1852–1948) Frontier Corps (1948–present) |
| Type | Militia/Paramilitary |
| Role | Light Infantry Internal Security |
| Size | 5 Battalions |
| Regimental Centre | Zhob, Baluchistan |
The Zhob Militia are a branch of the Frontier Corps, a Pakistani paramilitary force based in Baluchistan and are one of the oldest paramilitary groups in the region.[1] They have an estimated strength of 3000 men and 80 officers.[2] The militia is under the control of the Frontier Corps and is commanded by officers seconded from Pakistan Army.
History
Between 1919 and 1920 they acted as a Mounted infantry regiment under the command of British officers.[3] They fought against Amānullāh Khān forces during the Third Anglo-Afghan War.[4] The enlisted men and sepoys are mostly recruited from the Kakar and Abdali tribes native to the region.
References
- ^ "Zhob Cantonment". Global Security.
- ^ Tripodi, Christian (2011). Edge of empire : the British political officer and tribal administration on the North-West frontier 1877–1947. Ashgate. p. 95. ISBN 978-0-7546-6838-1.
- ^ Indian Army (1923). Operations in Waziristan, 1919–1920. Government Central Press. p. 74.
- ^ Tomsen, Peter (2011). Wars of Afghanistan (1st ed.). Public Affairs. p. 70. ISBN 978-1-58648-781-2.