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Baloch Rebels Release Video to Dispute Pakistan Army's Train Hijack Narrative

The BLA's 35-minute video challenges official accounts of the March Jaffar Express hijacking, highlighting militant coordination and contrasting casualty claims.

The recent video is the first comprehensive account of how the attack, named “Operation Darr-e-Bolan”, was planned and executed by the group.
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WATCH | Balochistan Liberation Army Releases Chilling 30-Minute Inside Footage of Jaffar Express Hijacking
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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.