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The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed to have taken over 180 passengers, including security forces, hostage aboard the Jaffar Express.
Pakistan's Jaffar Express train hijacked by Baloch militants
New Delhi,UPDATED: Mar 11, 2025 18:12 IST
A Peshawar-bound passenger train in Pakistan carrying around 500 people was hijacked by Baloch separatists in the country's restive Balochistan province on Tuesday, leading to a tense standoff with the Army. While there has been scant information from the Pakistani government, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed to have taken over 180 passengers, including security forces, hostage aboard the Jaffar Express.
The militants have also claimed to have killed 11 Pakistani Army personnel and issued a warning that a military operation would lead to more executions.
Pakistan train hijack
Militants blew up the railway track near Bolan and opened fire on the Jaffar Express as it reached Tunnel number 8 on the Quetta to Peshawar route. The train driver was injured in the firing.
The Baloch militants took control of the train after exchanging fire with security personnel. Trains in Balochistan typically have security personnel on board due to concerns over attacks.
Published By:
Abhishek De
Published On:
Mar 11, 2025
