Armed militants from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) have claimed responsibility for a brazen attack on the Jaffar Express train, taking several passengers hostage and injuring multiple others. The ambush occurred in the Sibi district as the train was en route from Quetta to Peshawar. Military sources have confirmed that security forces, including helicopters, have been deployed to the remote area to engage with the militants and attempt to secure the release of those captured.
Militants in Pakistan Hijack Train, Holding Passengers Hostage Amidst Chaos
Militants in Pakistan Hijack Train, Holding Passengers Hostage Amidst Chaos
In a stark escalation of violence, a train attack led by the Baloch Liberation Army highlights the ongoing strife in Pakistan's Balochistan.
According to reports, the BLA detonated explosives along the railway track before storming the moving train, which was carrying approximately 400 to 450 passengers, including a notable number of women and children. Eyewitness accounts mention intense gunfire while a local railway official reported that at least 80 passengers managed to escape, boarding a cargo train to safety. The fate of others, including families anxiously awaiting news from loved ones, remains uncertain as communication in the region suffers from poor infrastructure. The BLA, designated a terrorist organization by several nations, threatens severe repercussions if rescue operations are launched, exemplifying the persistent dangers in this resource-rich yet underdeveloped province of Pakistan.
