Pakistan’s security forces are engaged in an intensive operation against militants who have kidnapped a passenger train in Balochistan. Boln districtOn Tuesday, about 500 people were taken hostage after bombing a railway track.
Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), who has claimed responsibility for the attack, has deployed suicide bomber Released a 48 -hour ultimatum among the hostages. If military operations continue, the group has threatened to execute ten more prisoners.
Suicide attacker among hostages
Security sources said that terrorists have deployed suicide bastics wearing explosive vests to citizens, making the efforts to rescue dangerous. A security officer confirmed, “The militants have deployed suicide bages right next to the innocent hostages.” Women and children have been taken to three different places, which are being used as a human shield.
The official said, “The militants have now formed small groups to try to escape in the dark, but the security forces have surrounded the tunnel, and the remaining passengers will also be rescued soon.”
BLA has 48 hours of isolation
Amidst ongoing military operations, the BLA has issued a clear warning, if Pakistan continued its aerial attack and artillery shells, vowed to execute ten hostages. According to the Balochistan post, the militant group announced in a statement, “If the Pakistan Army started an operation, all the hostages would be executed.”
The group accused the army of “irresponsible and careless aggression”, alleging that the drone strike targeted its positions near the kidnapped. Jaffer Express Train,
Casicated casualties as security forces
So far, security forces have saved at least 155 passengers, including women and children, eliminating 27 terrorists. However, the conflict resulted in significant casualties, with at least 20 soldiers killed in a fierce gun battle.
Gunfires and blasts have shook the overnight speaking area, as security forces fulfilled efforts to regain train control. Peshawar and emergency desk have been installed Quetta Railway stations to assist the frantic relatives seeking information about their loved ones.
Stressful deadlock in Balochistan
The Jaffer Express carrying about 500 passengers was given the route from Quetta to Peshawar, when it was stopped in a tunnel near the mountainous area of Gudler and Piru Kunri on Tuesday.
Balochistan, which is the border of Iran and Afghanistan, is a long -standing rebel activity. The BLA, which is banned in Pakistan, UK and the US, often targets security forces and infrastructure, including projects associated with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Why is Balochistan a struggle region?
Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest but poorest province has long been home to separatist movements.
Terrorists claim that the natural resources of the region are exploited by outsiders, which gives very little benefit to the local people. The violence in Afghanistan has deteriorated since the Taliban gained control, Pakistan accused Kabul of harassing terrorists – one allegation that the Taliban refused.
In 2013, Balochistan saw the most terrorist violence in almost a decade.
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