After the attack on the Jaffar Express from Quetta to Peshawar and taking 500 passengers hostage, 27 terrorists were killed in a clearance operation, while the forces have rescued 155 passengers.
According to Express News, the train left Quetta at 9:30 this morning. When the train passed through the areas of Gudalar and Peru Kanri, unknown armed men opened fire on the train, as a result of which the driver was seriously injured and later succumbed to his injuries, along with several passengers.
According to eyewitnesses and Levies sources, the incident took place in the hills of Mach, where the Jaffar Express was stopped. Later, the sounds of firing could be heard for a long time.
Domestic train service suspended from Quetta
Domestic train service from Quetta was suspended after the terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express.
According to railway officials, no train will run from Quetta today until further notice.
104 passengers rescued
According to security sources, during the clearance operation, 155 hostage passengers were released by security forces from the terrorists, including 31 women and 15 children, including men.
According to railway officials, 17 injured passengers were among the rescued passengers who were shifted to the hospital. Out of 80 passengers, 12 passengers were missing and 11 passengers stayed with their relatives in Mach, while 57 passengers were taken to Quetta from Mach by van.
According to security sources, security forces are trying to safely release the remaining passengers. The terrorists have been surrounded. The operation will continue until the last terrorist is eliminated.
According to security sources, there are also suicide bombers among the terrorists. The terrorists have placed suicide bombers right next to some innocent hostage passengers. The suicide bombers are wearing suicide jackets.
Security sources say that the terrorist suicide bombers are using innocent people as shields, security forces are acting with extreme caution due to the presence of suicide bombers among innocent hostages.
16 terrorists killed
According to security sources, 13 terrorists involved in the Jaffar Express attack were killed during the clearance operation, while the terrorists were divided into small groups due to the operation.
According to security sources, heavy firing is ongoing between the forces and the terrorists.
Sources said that the injured passengers were shifted to a nearby hospital while additional security forces are participating in the operation in the area.
At least 500 passengers are on board the train, railway officials confirm
The railway police have confirmed the incident and said that the train has been stopped there, there are at least 500 passengers on board the train, there are also reports of several passengers being injured, however, the verification process is underway.
According to the PRO of DS Railways, an emergency has been declared in all hospitals, ambulances have been sent to the scene from Sibi.
According to security forces sources, this is the middle area of the Mach hills, which has been surrounded by security forces, more convoys have been sent.
There are currently no reports of the suspects escaping, but reports are coming that the suspects have taken passengers hostage and are occupying the area, and intermittent firing is going on in the area.
The train was stopped by destroying the track in the explosion
According to sources, the railway line was first stopped by destroying explosives and then firing was opened, in which several passengers including the driver were killed.
Railway officials say that the mobile network does not work where the train is located, so there are difficulties in communication. The Jaffer Express consists of 9 bogies with about 500 passengers on board. Efforts are being made to contact the passengers and staff.
Terrorists have taken innocent passengers hostage, security sources
On the other hand, security sources have said that today, at Bolan Pass, Dhadar, terrorists of the banned BLA attacked the Jaffar Express and targeted innocent civilians, in which several people were killed. The terrorists have stopped the Jaffar Express in a tunnel and taken the passengers hostage. Despite being very difficult and far from the road, security forces have surrounded the area and started a clearance operation.
According to security sources, the terrorists have taken innocent passengers hostage, most of whom are women and children. The terrorists are in contact with their facilitators abroad. The clearance operation will continue until the terrorists are eliminated.
The terrorists’ targeting of innocent passengers shows that these terrorists have no connection with Islam, Pakistan and Balochistan.
On the other hand, the Indian media and the Indian government are openly celebrating this incident and the Indian media is reporting this attack vigorously.
Indian social media platforms are busy spreading BLA propaganda and fake news. India’s full support behind this cowardly attack cannot be ignored.
According to reports, BLA terrorists are still in touch with their Indian and other foreign masters.
According to security sources, more than 90 percent of Balochistan is covered by the Levies Force. Only 40 percent of the force is present, while the rest are in the personal service of the chiefs. The scope of the police force is also limited to only 10 percent of the areas.
