A rain of rockets and bullets': Survivors of Pakistan's train hijacking
Briefly

The Jaffar Express was attacked by Baloch separatists, specifically the Balochistan Liberation Army, while traversing the Bolan Pass in Balochistan province. Survivors reported witnessing brutality as attackers executed passengers. Security forces engaged in a military operation, killing all 33 assailants and rescuing 346 passengers, although 26 passengers and other personnel were killed during the ordeal. The BLA had earlier issued an ultimatum demanding the release of political prisoners. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region and the plight of Baloch activists.
Survivors of the Jaffar Express attack recounted witnessing horrific killings as Baloch separatist fighters hijacked the train, leading to a deadly confrontation.
The Balochistan Liberation Army executed a calculated assault on the Jaffar Express, using rocket-propelled grenades, which resulted in significant casualties among passengers.
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