Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:17pm on 12 Mar 2025,Wednesday International
A deadly train hijack in Pakistan's Balochistan province has left passengers in terror as militants attacked the Jaffar Express. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) seized hostages, injuring the train driver. Security forces rescued 155 passengers while 27 militants were reportedly killed. Helicopters and special forces continue efforts to free remaining captives. Survivors described "doomsday scenes" as they fled, walking for hours to safety. The UN and human rights groups condemned the attack, urging urgent action. Reports suggest some militants escaped with hostages into nearby mountains. The crisis remains unresolved.
