The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in Pakistan has kidnapped the Jafar Express train. The train has more than 500 passengers. The Baloch Liberation Army has hijacked the Jafar Express to protest against the action of the Pakistani Army. The people of BLA also opened fire inside the train.
6 Pakistani soldiers killed
The accused have hijacked the train by blowing up railway tracks. The hostages also include many Pakistani military officers. Passengers have been taken hostage. More than 6 Pakistani troops are reported killed in a clash between the BLA and the Pakistani army.
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Train stopped in tunnel after kidnapping
The train kidnapping incident occurred in the Parivar area of Kutch (Bolna) district. The train is currently staying in a tunnel. According to sources, the passenger train was going from Quetta to Peshawar. Then the sound of the explosion was heard on the first track and then firing started on the train. After this, there was a clash between the security personnel present in the train and the armed people firing on the train.
Contact with passengers traveling in train is not possible
According to Pakistan’s Sama TV report, railway officials have said that no contact has been made with passengers and employees aboard the nine coaches. The train left from Quetta at 9 am. Railway officials say the Jafar Express has 9 coaches. The train has more than 500 passengers. The train left Quetta at 9 am today.
Train driver also injured in firing
Railway officials have informed that there has been firing on the Jafar Express. The train driver was seriously injured. Some passengers have also been injured. When the security forces reach the spot, they are also likely to be casualties. Rescue work is delayed due to the train being stuck in the tunnel. Pakistan Railway has sent a relief train to the spot.
Ambulance sent to the spot
Giving more information about the incident, Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind said that there are reports of heavy firing on the Jafar Express going from Quetta to Peshawar. The terrorists have opened fire on the Jafar Express. The ambulance has been sent to the scene. Emergency has also been implemented in Sibi Hospital.
