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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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Political Parties Must Appoint Booth Level Agents (BLA): Haryana Chief Electoral Officer Pankaj Aggarwal

Political Parties Must Appoint Booth Level Agents (BLA): Haryana Chief Electoral Officer Pankaj Aggarwal

BLAs Play a Key Role in Error-Free Voter ListsChandigarh, March 1, 2025 – Haryana’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pankaj Aggarwal has urged all national and state-recognized political parties to appoint their respective Booth Level Agents (BLA) and submit the list to the CEO office for official records.Chairing a meeting with political party representatives, Aggarwal highlighted that the Election Commission of India (ECI) recently directed all states and union territories to ensure the appointment of Polling Station-wise BLAs and maintain proper records. BLAs: An Important Link in the Election Process Haryana currently has six national and two state-recognized political parties, all…
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