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On March 11, 2025, militants from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked the Jaffar Express train in Pakistan's Balochistan province, taking approximately 214 hostages, including military personnel. The train was ambushed by the BLA, who detonated explosives on the tracks and fired upon the train, trapping it in a tunnel. Reports indicate that 30 military personnel were killed, and the train driver was severely wounded. The BLA has demanded the release of Baloch political prisoners within 48 hours, threatening to kill the hostages and destroy the train if their demands are not met.

The ongoing rescue operation has been complicated by the attackers wearing suicide vests. Pakistani forces have rescued 155 of the 425 passengers, while dozens remain hostage. So far, 27 militants have been killed. Eyewitnesses reported casualties among passengers, with several injured or dead. Rescued passengers were brought to Quetta, where they were reunited with relatives. Pakistan Railways has halted operations from Punjab and Sindh to Balochistan until safety can be assured.

The BLA has a history of targeting military personnel and infrastructure in their pursuit of independence for Balochistan. This incident underscores the escalating unrest in the region, reflecting Pakistan's declining security situation.Know The World