Incident Overview:
A passenger train, Jaffar Express, traveling from Quetta to Peshawar was hijacked by armed militants of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) in the remote Bolan Pass. The attackers bombed the tracks, opened fire, and took passengers hostage, demanding the release of Baloch political prisoners.

Casualties & Rescue Operation:
The siege lasted over 30 hours, resulting in 21 civilian and 4 military personnel deaths, along with 33 militants. The Pakistan Army rescued 300 hostages, but reports suggest some passengers remain unaccounted for. Witnesses described militants separating hostages based on ethnicity and executing some on the spot.

Eyewitness Accounts:
Survivors recalled intense gunfire and desperate attempts to escape. A police officer on board described running out of ammunition while resisting the attackers. Some passengers, including women and children, were allowed to leave, while others fled when security forces launched a rescue operation at dawn.

Aftermath & Investigation:
The military eliminated the militants and continues searching for missing passengers. The attack highlights ongoing insurgent violence in Balochistan. The government has vowed to bring all perpetrators to justice.