Overview
- The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked the Jaffar Express on March 11, 2025, after bombing railway tracks, taking over 400 passengers hostage.
- A newly released BLA video, codenamed 'Darra-e-Bolan 2.0,' provides a detailed account of the operation, countering Pakistan Army's narrative.
- The video showcases militant planning, training, and claims of civilian protection, including footage of women, children, and the elderly being escorted to safety.
- Pakistan Army maintains that 33 militants were killed and at least 21 passengers and four paramilitary soldiers died during the 30-hour rescue operation.
- The BLA reiterates its demands for the release of jailed members and frames the attack as part of its broader separatist struggle against perceived repression in Balochistan.