Baloch Liberation Army

Baloch Liberation Army Claims to Hold 182 Hostages on Jaffar Express, 20 Military Personnel Killed

Baloch Liberation Army Claims to Hold 182 Hostages on Jaffar Express, 20 Military Personnel Killed

Balochistan, March 11, 2025 – The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for seizing the Jaffar Express and holding 182 passengers hostage for over six hours, killing 20 Pakistani military personnel in the process. Attack on Jaffar Express The Jaffar Express was traveling from Quetta in Pakistan's Balochistan province to Peshawar when it came under heavy fire. Pakistani local media reported that over 450 passengers and staff are feared to be held hostage. The BLA said its fighters from the Majeed Brigade are holding the hostages and warned that any rescue attempt by the Pakistani military would lead to the…
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Militants Hijack Jaffar Express in Pakistan, Over 100 Taken Hostage

Militants Hijack Jaffar Express in Pakistan, Over 100 Taken Hostage

Bolan, Pakistan – March 11, 2025 – The Jaffar Express, a passenger train traveling from Quetta to Peshawar, was hijacked by armed militants from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in Balochistan’s Bolan district, sparking a major security crisis. Attack and Hostage Situation The attack occurred early Tuesday morning when the train, carrying approximately 400 passengers, was intercepted by heavily armed militants. The BLA claimed responsibility, stating that they had taken over 100 passengers hostage, including several security personnel. Reports indicate that at least six military personnel were killed during the assault.Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes as militants stormed the train, firing…
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