Pakistan militants said on Wednesday they had killed 50 hostages after hijacking the train that was carrying more than 400 passengers. These figures are yet to be verified Events
Government says about 130 still held after Balochistan militants blew up a railway line and hijacked trainAn operation to rescue hundreds of people taken hostage when a train was hijacked by a separatist militant group in remote south-west Pakistan has continued into its second day, with dozens killed in the onslaught.On Wednesday, Pakistan’s security services claimed to have rescued about 190 people who were being held captive after militants from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) blew up a railway line and launched an attack on the Jaffar Express train. Continue reading... Events
Baloch Liberation Army claims to have killed 30 military personnel after blowing up tracks in Balochistan regionA separatist militant group in Pakistan’s south-western Balochistan province says it has taken 214 hostages including military personnel after hijacking a train, as the country’s security situation continues to decline sharply.The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) blew up the tracks and fired on the Jaffar Express train as it travelled through a tunnel in a remote and mountainous area, bringing the train to a halt. Continue reading... Events
Civilians have released from the train in Balochistan, militants claim, while military personnel are being held hostage Events
The Jaffar Express had about 400 passengers on board when the attack occurred Events
Baloch Liberation Army claims to have killed 20 soldiers after blowing up tracks in south-western Balochistan regionA separatist militant group in Pakistan’s south-western Balochistan province says it has taken 182 hostages including military personnel after hijacking a train, as the country’s security situation continues to decline sharply.The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) blew up the tracks and fired on the Jaffar Express train as it travelled through a tunnel in a remote and mountainous area, bringing the train to a halt. Continue reading... Events
