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Pakistan Accuses India of Sponsoring Militants After Deadly Balochistan Train Hijacking

The unprecedented attack by the Baloch Liberation Army killed 26 people, as Pakistan alleges foreign involvement without providing evidence.

Soldiers board a relief train headed to Bolan, where a passenger train was attacked by separatist militants, at a railway station in Mach, Balochistan, Pakistan.
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The Pakistan Army on Thursday claimed that it killed 10 militants suspected to be affiliated to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)
Rescue workers transport a coffin containing the body of a victim from a passenger train attacked by insurgents, upon arrival at a railway station in Much, Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, Thursday March 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Overview

  • The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked a train in Balochistan, holding 400 passengers hostage for over 36 hours, resulting in 26 deaths, including security personnel and civilians.
  • Pakistan's military accused India of sponsoring the BLA, a claim rejected by India, while also alleging Afghan involvement in the attack.
  • The BLA, which has long fought for greater autonomy and resources in Balochistan, targeted military personnel and minority groups during the attack.
  • The United Nations Security Council condemned the attack and called for accountability for those responsible for the violence.
  • Balochistan remains a focal point of ethnic and militant tensions, with its economic marginalization and strategic importance tied to China's Belt and Road Initiative adding complexity to the conflict.