Baloch Liberation Army Hijacks Jaffar Express, 450 Passengers Hostage in Balochistan

A significant security crisis emerged in Pakistan's Balochistan province as the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) attacked the Jaffar Express passenger train, taking over 450 passengers hostage. The train, traveling from Quetta to Peshawar, was ambushed in a mountainous region, leading to its derailment and injuring the driver. Reports indicate that at least six military personnel were killed during the assault. The BLA claimed responsibility, warning that any military response would result in the execution of hostages, which included women and children. Emergency measures have been enacted by the Balochistan government, while security forces are struggling to reach the site due to challenging terrain. This incident underscores the escalating violence and instability in Balochistan, a region marked by ongoing separatist insurgencies.