Pakistani Security Forces Rescue Over 190 Hostages in Train Siege by Separatists

The Balochistan Liberation Army's attack on a passenger train has left dozens dead, with hundreds still held captive as military operations continue.

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) attacked the Jaffar Express in Pakistan's Balochistan province, taking over 450 passengers hostage after destroying train tracks.
Pakistani security forces have rescued at least 190 hostages, but over 200 remain in captivity, with some reportedly taken into surrounding mountainous areas.
The ongoing military operation has resulted in at least 30 civilian deaths and 27 BLA militants killed, with injuries reported among the rescued hostages.
The BLA, a separatist group demanding greater autonomy and resource control for Balochistan, threatened to kill hostages unless imprisoned members were released.
Balochistan, Pakistan's poorest yet resource-rich province, has long been a hotspot for separatist violence and militant attacks, including recent escalations targeting Chinese projects in the region.