The fight between the army and the Baloch rebels has been going on for the last 24 hours in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) attacked and kidnapped the Jafar Express on Tuesday. This train going from Quetta to Peshawar was 425 people. Pakistani soldiers and policemen were also among these passengers. The Pakistani army then launched a campaign against these fighters, in which 27 rebels have been killed so far.
Train kidnapped in Balochistan
The BLA took 400 passengers hostage yesterday. Of these, 155 passengers have been released. The work of freeing the remaining people is going on. Terrorists have claimed to kill more than 30 Pakistani soldiers.
Six important things related to Balochistan
1. The largest province
Balochistan is the largest province in Pakistan. Which has spread on 44 percent of the country’s territory. But only 6 percent of the country’s population lives here.
2. Rich Natural Resources
Although the population here is low, this province is rich in natural resources. There are copper, gold, coal and natural gas reserves here.
3. Ancient civilization
The oldest civilization of South Asia is located in Mehrangarh, Balochistan. The history of this place is 7 thousand years old.
4. Handicrafts
Balochistan is also famous for its handicrafts. Embroidered clothes, copper and earthen pots are also very popular here.
5. Unique Culture
The influence of Persian, Abar and Central Asian cultures is seen in Balochistan.
6. Hingol National Park
Hingol National Park in Balochistan is famous for many types of animals. It also includes rare Asian leopards.
What is the population of Hindus in Balochistan?
1. Train kidnapped in Balochistan
Baloch protesters kidnapped a train in Balochistan on Tuesday.
2. BLA kidnapped
The train going from Quetta to Peshawar was kidnapped by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).
3. More than 400 people held hostage
More than 400 people have been taken hostage in this train. And 20 Pakistani security forces were killed.
4. Demand for freedom
The Balochistan Liberation Army has been fighting for a long time to liberate the Balochistan province.
5. Muslim majority
Balochistan is a Muslim dominated province. But the second largest population of Hindus remains here.
6. Population of Hindus
According to the 2017 census, the number of Hindus is around 60,000.
7. More than 1 lakh people
There are more than one lakh people in Balochistan.
