مجموعة ٢٨/ ٩٧ (٢) "ملخصات استخباراتية خاصة بطهران" [و‎‎٥] (٢٥٢/٩)

arrr.nged for each of the military divisions which had tribes in their areas
to organise a course of training for tribal chiefs. These courses are of two
'“"hionths duration and the training is intended to be directed mainly to demolitions
and guerilla tactics including individual action against tanks. Information in
support of this was recently received from H.M. Consul, Zahidan, who states that
the Baluch tribal chiefs and notables have been instructed to select ten trusted
followers each for 2 montns special military training in defence tactics. It is
probable that the type of training v/ill vary somewhat according to the equipment
available and the local conditions. Though H.M. Consul Zahidan attributes the
reason for the training of Baluch tribes as being to counteract suspected intrigue
by the Khan of Kalat, it is more probably part of a general scheme for turning
the natural aptitude of the tribes for guerilla warfare to advantage in the
defence of their country. Training of tribal chiefs at Resht was reported in
para. 15 of M.A's Summary No.1 of 194-8.
6 . Ceremony at Officers * Club
On 11th March there was a ceremony at the Officers' Club, Tehran, when
H.I.M. the Shell unveiled a statue to his father, the late Reza Shah, and
presented the order of Javid to the families of officers killed in action.
7. Per sian Navy
By arrangement between the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company ana the Persian
Naval authorities two Persian naval officers ha.ve been signed on a.s super
numeraries on the Company's tanker "British Pern" for the trip to Australia
auid back. The object is to give the officers experience at sea,. ✓
8 . C onscr ipt ion objection in Baluchistan
H.M. Consul Zahidan reports that there is great general dissatisfaction
in Khwash, Irashalir and Saqwan are as, in particular with regard to military
conscription, and that a large number of Baluchis have crossed over to Kalat
or Kharan to avoid this.
INTERNAL SECURITY
9. Muhajirs
H.M. Consul General at Tabriz states that arrests of muhajirs in
Azerbaijan, which ceased in November, re-started towards tne end of January.
It is probable, however, that this is at present on a small scale, for
according to the Persian C.G.S. action regarding the arrest and screening of the
remaining suspects, amounting to about twenty thousand, is held up owing to
lack of funds. Baorabad Camp is still empty except for a small military guard,
though it may again be usad la,ter on.
10. Khorasan
Brigadier Mahin, the G.O.C. at Meshed, visited H.M. Consul General's
staff last month and expressed anxiety regarding Soviet activities which he
said ha,d increased recently. He also asserted that Tudeh party leaders were
secretly returning to iChorasan and organising the party.
11 . Pars
British Embassy Information Department
A member of the A - ♦ D . — was recently held up ana robboa by
QashgaJ. tribesmen on the roao. between Shiraz end Bushire.
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