Balochistan Militants Open Fire On Pakistan Train, Take Passengers Hostage

Last Updated:March 11, 2025, 15:49 IST

Several Pakistani media outlets have reported an intense firing upon a Peshawar-bound train that may have resulted in casualties. An emergency has been declared in some hospitals.

A Pakistan train was reportedly captured by BLA militants. (Photo: X)

An intense firing was reported on a Peshawa-bound train in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Tuesday, prompting the provincial government to instruct local authorities to take “emergency measures", according to local media.

“There are reports of intense firing at a Jaffar Express [train] going from Quetta to Peshawar," Dawn quoted Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind’s statement. The spokesperson said the incident could be a possible terrorist incident.

In a statement, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a militant separatist group, claimed responsibility for the attack and said they had taken hostages from the train, including security forces.

This is a developing story. More details will be added.

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