The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has hijacked the Jaffar Express in Balochistan’s Bolan region, taking more than 100 Pakistani military personnel hostage. The armed group has claimed responsibility for the attack and has warned the Pakistani Army against launching any rescue operations, threatening to execute the hostages if their warning is ignored.
In an official statement, the BLA confirmed that six Pakistani Army personnel were killed as they resisted the hijacking. While women, children, and civilian passengers were reportedly released, the militant group stated that only military personnel remain in their custody.
This latest attack is a major escalation in the BLA’s ongoing insurgency for Balochistan’s independence from Pakistan. The militant group, along with others like the Baloch Liberation Front and BRAS, has been actively targeting Pakistani military and Chinese nationals, whom they accuse of exploiting Balochistan’s resources through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The hijacking of the Jaffar Express follows a series of high-profile attacks carried out by the BLA in recent years. Some of the major incidents include:
The BLA has long regarded the Pakistan Army as an occupying force and has frequently targeted Chinese nationals, accusing Beijing and Islamabad of exploiting Balochistan’s natural resources through the CPEC project. The militant group’s recent attacks indicate a growing intensity in its resistance against Pakistan’s control over the region.
The hijacking of the Jaffar Express marks a critical moment in the insurgency, with Pakistani authorities now facing pressure on how to respond. Any military intervention could risk the lives of the hostages, while inaction may embolden the militant group further.
As the situation unfolds, concerns remain over the safety of the detained military personnel and the potential for further escalations in the region.
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