Baloch Army hijacks train in Pakistan, hundreds of passengers trapped in train

Pakistan Train Hijack: The Baloch Liberation Army has hijacked the Jaffar Express in Balochistan, Pakistan. The Baloch Army has taken all the passengers on the train hostage. The Baloch Army has given information about the hijacking of the train on social media. This incident happened when the Jaffar Express was going from Quetta in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province to Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Not only this, but the Baloch Army has also threatened that if Pakistani security forces launch a military operation, all the hostages will be killed.

Baloch Army hijacks train in Pakistan    

This incident happened when Jaffar Express was going from Quetta in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province to Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Baloch Liberation Army issued a statement on social media saying, the operation was carried out in Mashkaf, Dhadar, Bolan.

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Where its fighters blew up the railway track. Due to this, the Jaffar Express had to stop and the train was taken under control.

If military operation is launched, the hostages will be killed'

According to the Baloch Liberation Army, all the passengers were taken hostage. The BLA has threatened that if the Pakistani army attempts any military operation, the consequences will be dire, and all the hostages will be killed. The responsibility for these killings will be entirely of the army.

Terrorists opened fire on the train

According to Pakistani channel Samaa TV, there has been heavy firing on Jaffar Express. According to initial information, the channel has reported that the train driver has been injured in this firing. Some passengers have also been injured.

Railway officials have said that there are about 500 passengers in the 9 coaches of the train. Railway officials have said that after this attack, security forces have surrounded the entire area and the operation against the terrorists is going on.

6 security personnel also killed

The Baloch Liberation Army said, this operation is being conducted jointly by Majeed Brigade, STOS and Fateh Squad. Any military intrusion will be responded to equally strongly. So far six military personnel have been killed, and hundreds of passengers are in custody. The Baloch Liberation Army takes full responsibility for this operation.

Railway officials said that after this attack, security forces have surrounded the entire area and started an operation against the terrorists.

Information given on social media

The Baloch Army has given information by posting on social media. Along with this, the Baloch Army has given a statement on social media that the operation has been carried out in Mashkaf, Dhadar, Bolan. Where its fighters have blown up the railway track. Due to which the Jaffar Express had to be stopped and the train has been taken under control.

Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind has confirmed the reports of firing on Jaffar Express. Railway Controller Muhammad Kashif said that efforts are being made to contact the passengers and staff.

According to the government statement, an emergency has been declared in Sibi Hospital. On the other hand, ambulances and security personnel are also reaching the spot.

Baloch Liberation Army

Many separatist groups are active in Balochistan. Among them is the Baloch Liberation Army. This is a separatist organization, which is demanding independence of Balochistan.

This organization was established around 2000. BLA has been continuously targeting the Pakistani Army and projects running with China in Pakistan.

Summary

Pakistan has declared it a banned organization. Apart from this, many Western countries including America, UK have also declared it a terrorist organization. Bashir Zeb is currently in command of BLA.

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