The Jaffar Express event has left the nation in blow & sadness. The train, which was traveling from Quetta to Peshawar, was attacked by armed men in Balochistan. This tragic incident has elevated serious analysis about security & the safety of passengers.
What Took Place?
On March 11, 2025, the Jaffar Express was moving through the Mashkaf area when a group of armed militants in Balochistan stopped it. The armed men, later verified as members of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), took the passengers of the train hostage. There were around four hundred and fifty passengers on board at the time of the attack of the armed men.
Rescue Operation Of Pakistan Armed Forces And Frontier Corps
As soon as the system learned about the attack of armed militants, security forces and frontier corps started a mission. The Pakistan Army & Frontier Corps reached the area & tied up in a gunfight with the armed mens. The mission continued for many hours as forces worked to rescue the passengers.
Victim & Survivors
Badly, twenty one passengers lost their lives before the rescue operation could be completed. Four armed force personnel also lost their lives while fighting the attackers during the operation. In spite of the losses, armed forces managed to terminate all 33 attackers & safely turn out around three hundred passengers.
یہ بھی پڑھیں: جعفر ایکسپریس حملہ: بی ایل اے نے مہلک واقعے کی ذمہ داری قبول کر لی
Who Was Behind This Harmful Attack?
The Baloch Liberation Army BLA, a prohibited militant group, declared responsibility for the attack. The group has been involved in various brutal incidents in Balochistan. They often target security forces & government communities. Officials believe that the attackers may have received help from some external forces, which has further involved the situation.
Government’s Response
Prime Minister Of Islamic Republic Of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif convicted the attack & glorified security forces for their courage and braveness. The government Of Pakistan has promised to take stronger action against attackers groups operating in Balochistan. Pakistan has also forced the neighboring countries to head off their land from being used for attackers activities.
