Last Updated on March 12, 2025 by Misha Bhatia
Pakistani security forces free over 100 hostages from Balochistan train hijack; BLA rebels killed in overnight gunbattle.
March 12, 2025: Pakistan Train Crisis: Major Developments
In a dramatic overnight operation, Pakistani security forces rescued 104 hostages from the hijacked Jaffar Express, which was seized by armed rebels in Balochistan on Tuesday. The government confirmed the killing of 16 insurgents from the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) during the rescue effort.
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Key updates on the ongoing crisis:
🔹 104 hostages freed, including men, women, and 15 children.
🔹 At least 16 BLA rebels killed in a fierce gunfight with security forces.
🔹 Several hostages still unaccounted for, as rebels retreat into the mountains.
🔹 The train driver was killed, and rebels blew up railway tracks to stop the train inside a tunnel.
🔹 Emergency desks set up at Quetta and Peshawar railway stations to assist worried families.
🚨 BLA’s Demands & Threats
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The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), which claimed responsibility for the train hijack, issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Pakistan’s military, demanding:
✔ Release of Baloch political prisoners
✔ Return of missing persons allegedly abducted by security forces
⚠ If their demands are not met, the BLA has threatened to execute 10 hostages and destroy the train completely.
🎯 Ongoing Operation & Next Steps
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Pakistani security forces are now pursuing the remaining rebels, who split into smaller groups and fled into the mountains under the cover of darkness.
The military has surrounded the area, and intense search operations continue in Bolan district, where the hijackers took some hostages deeper into the rugged terrain.
📢 This is a developing story. More updates to follow.
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