{"id":11154,"date":"2025-03-13T00:37:57","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T19:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bynewsindia.com\/?p=11154"},"modified":"2025-03-13T00:37:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T19:07:57","slug":"pakistan-train-hijack-crisis-pakistan-army-vs-baloch-rebels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khabar18.jantabuletin.in\/?p=11154","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Train Hijack: 100 Soldiers Dead, 450 Hostages Taken \u2013 Pakistan Army Vs Baloch Rebels!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Pakistan Train Hijack Crisis: <\/strong>The recent hijacking of the Jaffar Express train in Balochistan has brought Pakistan into global headlines. The <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Balochistan_Liberation_Army\">Baloch Liberation Army<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Balochistan_Liberation_Army\">(BLA)<\/a> has made a bold statement, causing massive casualties and putting the Pakistani government on the back foot. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about this horrifying incident and its aftermath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#pakistan-train-hijack-what-happened\">Pakistan Train Hijack &#8211; What Happened?<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#understand-in-10-points-what-has-happened-so-far\">Understand in 10 Points What Has Happened So Far&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#where-did-the-train-hijacking-happen\">Where Did the Train Hijacking Happen?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#pakistani-armys-response\">Pakistani Army&#8217;s Response<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#who-are-the-baloch-liberation-army\">Who Are the Baloch Liberation Army?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#why-did-bla-attack\">Why Did BLA Attack?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#pakistans-official-statement\">Pakistan\u2019s Official Statement<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#international-reaction\">International Reaction<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pakistan-train-hijack-what-happened\"><strong>Pakistan Train Hijack &#8211; What Happened?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Jaffar Express, a passenger train, was attacked by Baloch fighters while traveling through the Mashkaf area of Balochistan\u2019s Bolan district. The attack occurred around 1 pm, where 450 passengers were taken hostage by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). The fighters demanded the unconditional release of jailed Baloch activists, political prisoners, and missing people. The BLA issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Pakistani government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"understand-in-10-points-what-has-happened-so-far\"><strong>Understand in 10 Points What Has Happened So Far&#8230;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Massive Attack:<\/strong> BLA attacked the Jaffar Express in the Mashkaf area of Bolan district, taking 450 passengers hostage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Demand for Release:<\/strong> The fighters demanded the release of Baloch activists, political prisoners, and separatists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Immediate Response:<\/strong> Pakistani Army initiated rescue operations, using drones and helicopters to tackle the rebels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heavy Casualties:<\/strong> As per BLA, 100 Pakistani soldiers were killed, though the army only confirmed 28 casualties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hostage Rescue Operations:<\/strong> Pakistan Army claimed to have freed 346 hostages from the train.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Suicide Jackets Used:<\/strong> The rebels wore suicide jackets loaded with explosives, making rescue operations highly risky.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coffins Sent to Quetta:<\/strong> Pakistan government sent 200 coffins to Quetta as per protocol, indicating a high casualty rate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BLA\u2019s Audio Statement:<\/strong> BLA released an audio message urging the Baloch people to join the struggle, calling it a fight for justice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pakistan\u2019s Outrage:<\/strong> PM Shahbaz Sharif praised the army&#8217;s efforts and called the rebels terrorists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>China\u2019s Response:<\/strong> China condemned the attack and expressed its willingness to strengthen security cooperation with Pakistan.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Photo of passengers released from the captivity of fighters&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bynewsindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-4.png\" alt=\"Pakistan Train Hijack Crisis: Pakistan Army Vs Baloch Rebels\" class=\"wp-image-11156\" style=\"width:525px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">After rescuing the children and women, they were taken to the nearby Mach railway station.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bynewsindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-5.png\" alt=\"Pakistan Train Hijack Crisis: Pakistan Army Vs Baloch Rebels\" class=\"wp-image-11157\" style=\"width:527px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An injured passenger was treated at Mach railway station in Balochistan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bynewsindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-6.png\" alt=\"Pakistan Train Hijack Crisis: Pakistan Army Vs Baloch Rebels\" class=\"wp-image-11158\" style=\"width:530px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pakistani travellers return home from the railway station in Quetta after being released from <br>the captivity of BLA fighters.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-did-the-train-hijacking-happen\"><strong>Where Did the Train Hijacking Happen?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The attack took place in a remote mountainous area of the Bolan district. The Jaffar Express was moving at a slow speed due to the region&#8217;s numerous tunnels when the BLA carried out its attack. The militants derailed the train by blowing up the railway track, making it easier to capture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pakistani-armys-response\"><strong>Pakistani Army&#8217;s Response<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pakistani forces quickly responded to the incident, launching an aggressive operation involving both air and ground attacks. However, the presence of suicide jackets and explosives on the attackers made the rescue operation extremely difficult. While Pakistan claims to have rescued 346 hostages, the actual situation remains unclear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bynewsindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Balochistan-Liberation-Army-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Baloch Liberation Army Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-11139\" style=\"width:676px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Baloch Liberation Army (File Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-are-the-baloch-liberation-army\"><strong>Who Are the Baloch Liberation Army?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Balochistan_Liberation_Army\">Baloch Liberation Army<\/a> is a separatist militant group fighting for an independent Balochistan. They claim to be fighting against the exploitation of Balochistan\u2019s natural resources by Pakistan and China. The BLA has carried out several high-profile attacks over the years and is considered a terrorist organization by Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-did-bla-attack\"><strong>Why Did BLA Attack?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The BLA&#8217;s primary demand is to separate Balochistan from Pakistan and establish an independent nation. The $500 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which passes through Balochistan, has been a major point of contention. The group argues that the resources of Balochistan are being exploited by outsiders, particularly China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pakistans-official-statement\"><strong>Pakistan\u2019s Official Statement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pakistani government has strongly condemned the attack, with the Interior Minister labeling the fighters as &#8216;cowards&#8217; and &#8216;terrorists.&#8217; However, the silence of Pakistan\u2019s leadership over the broader Balochistan issue continues to be a point of criticism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"international-reaction\"><strong>International Reaction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the attack and urged the Baloch fighters to release the hostages. China also expressed its readiness to support Pakistan in tackling terrorism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The hijacking of the Jaffar Express by the BLA has once again highlighted the ongoing struggle for Balochistan\u2019s independence. While the Pakistani government claims to have rescued most of the hostages, the situation remains tense. The demand for an independent Balochistan seems far from over, and the BLA\u2019s determination indicates that this conflict will continue to make headlines.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bynewsindia.com\/business\/trump-india-tariff-cuts-india-faces-pressure-to-reduce-tariffs-what-it-means\/\"><strong>Trump Forces India to Cut Tariffs \u2013 What\u2019s Really at Stak? 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