In a shocking incident, the Jaffar Express train was hijacked in Bolan, Balochistan, Pakistan. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) planted explosives on the railway track to stop the train, which was en route from Quetta to Peshawar. Over 450 passengers were taken hostage as the hijackers boarded the train.

The BLA has threatened to kill the hostages if the Pakistani military attempts any rescue operation. The group also claimed responsibility for killing six Pakistani soldiers. The incident highlights the escalating tensions in the region and the challenges faced by authorities in ensuring passenger safety. The government is under pressure to resolve the crisis without further endangering the lives of the hostages.