Pakistan Military Rescues Hostages After Train Hijacking by Baloch Separatists

Over 150 hostages have been freed, with ongoing operations to secure the remaining passengers following a deadly attack in Balochistan.

The Jaffar Express was ambushed by Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militants in Balochistan, Pakistan, with around 450 passengers on board.
Over 150 hostages, including women and children, have been rescued, while operations continue to free others still held captive in the mountainous terrain.
At least 27 militants and 10 others, including civilians and security personnel, have been killed during the standoff, with scores of injuries reported.
The BLA, a separatist group classified as a terrorist organization, claimed responsibility and demanded the release of jailed militants in exchange for hostages.
The attack highlights the escalating insurgency in Balochistan, a region plagued by violence and tensions over resource exploitation and political disenfranchisement.