On March 11, the Baloch Liberation Army hijacked the Jaffar Express after blowing up the railway track and firing rockets at the train. On March 12, Pakistani security forces stormed the hijacked train, killing all 33 militants and ending the hostage situation that lasted for a day. The military reported that 21 hostages and 4 security personnel were killed during the standoff. Recent footage showed injured victims being treated in a hospital in Quetta, where they described the terrifying ordeal. In recent months, the Baloch militants have intensified their attacks using new tactics to target Pakistan's military. The BLA claims they are fighting for a larger share of the region's resources, especially its mines and minerals.
13 March,2025 03:01 PM IST
On March 12, Pakistani security forces stormed a hijacked train, ending a tense standoff with separatist militants that lasted a day. The militants, from a Baloch separatist group, had taken control of the Jaffar Express on March 11 by blowing up the railway track and firing rockets at the train. New images showed injured passengers being carried on stretchers to the hospital. One of the rescued passengers shared the terrifying experience, saying that SSG commandos carried out a successful operation to save everyone on board. Watch video.
13 March,2025 10:43 AM IST
The militant group behind the Train hijack incident in Pakistan - Baloch Liberation Army has issued a chilling warning to China and Pakistan to withdraw from Balochistan. The militant group even released the footage of how they blew up the track and hijacked the Jaffer express. It has been more than 24 hours since the deadly Pakistan train hijack by the Baloch militants in Pakistan. Jaffar Express had been on its way from Quetta to city of Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province when it was fired and attacked by the Baloch militants.
12 March,2025 07:55 PM IST
It has been more than 24 hours since the deadly Pakistan train hijack by the Baloch militants in Pakistan. Quetta Railway station has been lining up with coffins and wore a deserted look as all the train services have been suspended. While the gunmen released several hostages, others are still held hostage with suicide bombers sitting next to them. Jaffar Express had been on way from Quetta to city of Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province when it was fired and attacked by the Baloch militants.
12 March,2025 07:51 PM IST
A major security crisis erupted in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province on Tuesday when separatist militants launched an attack on the Jaffar Express, a passenger train traveling from Quetta to Peshawar. The assault, carried out by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), left the train driver injured and more than 100 passengers taken hostage. This incident underscores the rising insurgency in Balochistan, where militant groups have long sought greater autonomy and control over the province's resources. Security sources report that the militants have positioned suicide bombers wearing explosive vests near some of the innocent hostages.
12 March,2025 07:32 PM IST
Foreign Affairs Expert Sushant Sareen commented on the Jaffar Express train attack in Balochistan, stating, "This attack is part of a broader series of assaults. While it is among the more daring attacks, it is just the latest in a line of operations by Baloch freedom fighters, who have been successfully targeting strategic locations. There’s nothing exceptional about it. This will likely bruise the pride of the Pakistan army and may lead to increased demands for a major military crackdown against the Baloch in the near future.
12 March,2025 01:20 PM IST
On March 11, family members anxiously gathered at the railway station in Quetta, awaiting news about their loved ones who were on a train targeted in southwestern Pakistan. Separatist militants took 35 passengers hostage, while local police reported that nearly 350 other passengers were believed to be safe. Some hostages were released by the gunmen and escorted by security forces to the railway station in Mach, though Reuters was unable to verify their identities. The Jaffar Express, traveling from Quetta to Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, was attacked while en route.
12 March,2025 01:17 PM IST
Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj has vehemently denounced the defacement of the BAPS Hindu Temple in California, US, with anti-Hindu graffiti. Calling it an act of cowardice, he stated, "It is shameful to attack a sacred place that stands for peace, harmony, and togetherness. Such actions are not only deplorable but also go against the very principles of coexistence and mutual respect. Watch video for more
09 March,2025 04:00 PM IST
EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar stated that India does not have a policy to replace the dollar as the global reserve currency. He emphasized that the dollar plays an important role in maintaining international economic stability, which is needed now more than ever. Dr. Jaishankar mentioned that BRICS countries do not have a unified stance on this issue, as each member holds different views. He added that strengthening relations with the United States and improving the global financial system should be the priority. India's approach will be guided by a strategic assessment of current international economic needs and priorities.
06 March,2025 04:07 PM IST
Pro-Khalistan protesters disrupted External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's UK visit on March 5, 2025, staging a demonstration outside Chatham House during his discussion. The protestors, carrying flags and using loudspeakers, chanted slogans as Jaishankar participated in a talk at the prestigious think tank. As Jaishankar was leaving the venue after the discussion, a man ran towards his car and tore the Indian national flag in front of police officers, escalating the situation into a security breach. Jaishankar's visit included important meetings with UK officials. He met with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy, as well as holding talks with Home Secretary Yvette Cooper. The discussions focused on combating trafficking and extremism. A spokesperson from the Ministry of External Affairs condemned the actions of the Khalistani extremists, calling it a misuse of democratic freedoms. The spokesperson also emphasized that the UK government should uphold its diplomatic obligations in such cases. Jaishankar, on his social media, praised his meeting with Home Secretary Cooper, highlighting the joint efforts to tackle extremism. This visit follows similar protests by pro-Khalistan groups in the UK, such as in January when extremists protested outside the Indian High Commission and earlier disruptions in Harrow over the film Emergency. Pro-Khalistan protests have become more frequent in the UK, with recent incidents targeting diplomatic and cultural spaces.
06 March,2025 03:53 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
