New Delhi: Some hostages crouched on the floor for as long as 27 hours, remaining motionless, while some could only gasp in shock as armed rebels entered the train and began executing passengers. The freed hostages of Jaffar Express, which was hijacked by members of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), have described the terrifying ordeal … Read more
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has intensified its violent campaign in Pakistan’s southwest Balochistan province over the past year, posing a significant threat to the state. As the most active group fighting for independence in the mineral-rich region, the BLA has been responsible for numerous attacks targeting foreign interests, security forces, and Pakistani labourers from … Read more
Passengers onboard the Jaffar Express in Pakistan’s Balochistan, have spoken of “doomsday scenes”. “We held our breath throughout the firing, not knowing what would happen next,” Ishaq Noor, who was on board during the hijack, told the BBC. 400 passengers were travelling from Quetta to Peshawar on Tuesday when the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) attacked … Read more