Pakistani Police Report 35 Hostages in Train Hijacking
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March 11, 2025 17:56
quetta - Local police confirm 35 hostages in Balochistan train hijacking. Militants claim military casualties and downed drone.
Train Hijacking in Balochistan
Local police in Pakistan's Balochistan report 35 hostages taken during a train hijacking. 350 passengers have been safely evacuated. Security forces engage in a firefight with militants.
Key Points:
- BLA militants claim 20 Pakistani military casualties and a drone downed.
- The hijacked train was halted in a tunnel by the BLA.
- Militants threaten to kill remaining hostages if military intervenes.