Pakistan security forces freed 155 hostages. They killed 27 militants during the siege. Moreover, the operation targeted a train in Balochistan. Additionally, the train carried about 450 passengers. Furthermore, the operation continued into a second day.
A security source confirmed the rescue. Additionally, they announced the elimination of 27 militants. In addition, the rescue operation remains ongoing.
Hostages walked for hours to reach safety. Moreover, they traversed rugged, mountainous terrain. Unfortunately, some relatives remained behind.
Militants attacked the train in southwestern Pakistan. Then, they triggered explosions on the railway track. Consequently, the train halted. Furthermore, the militants seized more than 450 passengers.
Muhammad Bilal described his escape as terrifying. He traveled on the Jafar Express with his mother. Meanwhile, the train suffered an explosion that killed at least three people.
Another passenger heard an explosion followed by gunfire. Additionally, he said that people hid under the seats. However, the militants separated men from women. In contrast, they allowed a heart patient and family to leave.
Gunmen checked IDs and service cards. Moreover, they shot two soldiers in front of witnesses. Furthermore, they took four soldiers away. Interestingly, militants separated passengers by ethnicity.
The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack. They accuse outsiders of exploiting the region’s resources. Consequently, they have increased attacks against outsiders.
Later, survivors walked through rugged terrain to the nearest station. Then, they traveled to Mach. Additionally, paramilitary forces and doctors met the survivors. Lastly, a paramedic treated two police officers. One officer suffered five gunshot wounds; another injured his knee.
