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Article Published on: 12TH MAR 2025 | www.demodemagazine.com
A tense hostage crisis unfolds in Pakistan as security forces battle to regain control of a train hijacked by Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) militants. The train, seized nearly 17 hours ago, was carrying over 300 passengers, including several Pakistani military personnel and ISI agents.
According to local reports, 104 hostages have been freed, while a fierce standoff continues between the army and the insurgents. The BLA claims to have killed 30 Pakistani soldiers, but media sources challenge this, stating that 16 BLA fighters have been eliminated during the ongoing operation.
Gunfire continues to echo from the site as the Pakistan Army intensifies efforts to secure the remaining hostages. The situation remains highly volatile, with authorities working to subdue the militants while ensuring the safety of those still trapped. The rescue mission is ongoing, and security forces remain on high alert to bring the crisis to a decisive end.