Pakistan Blames India and Afghanistan for Deadly Balochistan Train Hijacking

The Jaffar Express hijacking, claimed by the Balochistan Liberation Army, resulted in 26 deaths and a high-stakes military rescue operation.

Pakistani authorities allege that the Balochistan Liberation Army attackers were in contact with Afghan handlers and accuse India of masterminding the operation.
The hijacking of the Jaffar Express in the Bolan Pass involved 440 passengers, with 354 rescued after a 36-hour standoff and military operation.
The military-led rescue operation, named Operation Green Bolan, employed drones and elite forces, killing all 33 BLA militants involved while avoiding further hostage casualties.
The Balochistan Liberation Army, a separatist group with a history of violent attacks, has intensified its insurgency, citing grievances over economic exploitation and political marginalization.
India and Afghanistan have denied Pakistan's accusations, with both calling on Islamabad to address its internal issues rather than blaming external actors.