Security forces vow to eliminate all terrorists in Bolan train hijack
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Pakistani soldiers secure Mach railway station following a security operation against terrprosts who ambushed the train in the remote mountainous area, in Mach, Balochistan on March 11, 2025. — AFP
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Security forces have rescued 104 hostages and neutralized at least 14 terrorists who occupied the Jaffar Express in Bolan district of Balochistan, and confirmed their commitment to continue the operation until every militant was eliminated.
According to security sources, the train, along with more than 400 passengers aboard the train, was traveling from Quetta to Peshawar on Tuesday when unknown terrorists took control of their control and captured the passengers.
Security sources said the forces are conducting operations to save the rest of the hostages.
Earlier, railway officials reported that 57 passengers were shifted to Quetta from Jaffar Express early Wednesday, while 23 remained in the fish.
Security sources said that after security forces started the operation on Tuesday, militants were divided into small groups. Seventeen injured passengers were taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
After visiting the difficult region, the security forces surrounded the area when the word of the attack was received, adding that despite the difficult route, the forces reached the scene to launch the operation in the Mushkaf area of Bolan district of Balochistan.
Sources further revealed that the attackers were using satellite phones to negotiate with international handlers, including masterminds in Afghanistan, and women and children as human shields, which were forced to be careful in the operation.
The attackers bombed the train on the train before the train hit the train and opened fire on locomoto, injuring the driver. The train stopped just before a tunnel, Afghanistan was hijacked in a remote, mountainous region near the Iranian border.
Emergency measures
Spokesman Shahid Rind said that the Balochistan government has implemented emergency measures, and all the institutions have been mobilized to deal with the situation.
A relief train and security forces were also dispatched to the site.
Meanwhile, an emergency has been imposed in Sibi and Civil Hospital Quetta.
According to the provincial health department, all medical and paramedical staff have been summoned to the civil hospital and several wards were evacuated to deal with the situation.
After the incident, an emergency information desk has been set up at the Quetta Railway Station.
A railway official was appointed to distribute related developments related to the Jaffar Express incident.
Put condemnation
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif have strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Jafar Express and praised the security forces for their effective and timely response.
The President praised the bravery of the security forces to protect the passengers of the Jaffar Express, saying that attacks on innocent civilians and passengers were inhumane and condemnable.
He added that the Baloch Nation strongly opposed the elements who had taken hostage of unarmed passengers, elders and children.
President Zardari said that neither religion nor any society has allowed such reproach. He also prayed for the early recovery of those injured during the attack.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister said that the officers and officials of the army are bravely eliminating the terrorists during the ongoing reaction.
He added that despite the difficult regions, the morale of the security forces was high, and they were pushing the cowardly terrorists back from their timely action.
Prime Minister Shahbaz expressed the hope that the security operation would soon be achieved successfully and the terrorists would be eliminated.
He said that the inhuman terrorists who attacked the Jafar Express in the Dadhar Bolan Pass did not deserve any concession. The terrorists were enemies of development and development of Balochistan province.
The Prime Minister said that targeting innocent passengers during the holy and holy month of Ramadan proved clearly that terrorists have no relationship with Islam, Pakistan and Balochistan.
He also expressed his commitment to the continuation of the war on terror until the complete elimination of this spectrine from the country.
He said that any conspiracy to spread chaos and lawlessness in the country would be thwarted, adding that he would never allow the enemies of the country to succeed in their ulterior designs.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the attack and prayed for the immediate recovery of the injured. He added: “The beasts who fired at innocent passengers deserve no relaxation.”
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari condemned the attack on the passenger train and said, “Terrorist is the biggest threat to Pakistan.”
“Targeting innocent civilians by terrorists is a cowardly act,” he added.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur also condemned the Jaffar Express incident and expressed concern over the safety of the passengers of the train taken hostage in Balochistan. He expressed his desire for his safe recovery.
Awami National Party (ANP) president Aimal Wali Khan said attacks on innocent civilians were unacceptable and demanded strict action against terrorists.
According to data released by a think tank, Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICS), the country saw a sharp rise in terrorist attacks in January 2025, which increased by 42 % over the previous month.
Statistics have revealed that at least 74 militants were recorded nationwide, resulting in 91 deaths, including 35 security personnel, 20 civilians, and 36 militants. Another 117 people were injured, including 53 security forces personnel, 54 civilians, and 10 militants.
Balochistan also increased the activity of militants, at least 24 attacks, including 26 lives, including 11 security personnel, six civilians, and nine militants.
