Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:24pm on 12 Mar 2025,Wednesday International
Pakistan's military killed all 33 Baloch insurgents who hijacked a train in Balochistan, ending a day-long standoff. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) had taken 212 passengers hostage, demanding prisoner releases. The military launched an aerial and ground assault, rescuing over 300 passengers. However, 21 civilians and 4 paramilitary soldiers were killed. Officials said insurgents used women and children as human shields. This marks the first time Baloch militants have attacked a passenger train. The attack follows intensified calls for Baloch independence from Pakistan and China’s influence. Security remains heightened in the volatile region.
