Pakistani Forces Rescue Over 300 Hostages After Deadly Train Siege in Balochistan

Security operation ends with 33 militants killed, but 25 hostages and soldiers lose their lives in one of the deadliest attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army.

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) attacked the Jaffar Express train in Balochistan on March 12, killing 21 civilians and four soldiers before being neutralized by Pakistani forces.
Pakistani security forces rescued more than 300 hostages during a 30-hour operation, but some passengers may still be missing or held captive by militants who fled into the mountains.
The BLA claimed responsibility for the attack, citing demands for the release of political prisoners, and is classified as a terrorist group by Pakistan.
The Pakistani military reported that the attack was orchestrated by BLA leaders operating from Afghanistan, who were in direct communication with the attackers.
The incident highlights escalating violence in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with Pakistan experiencing a sharp increase in terror attacks in recent months.