Pakistani Troops Rescue 150 Hostages from Train Hijacking

quetta - Pakistani troops free 150 hostages from Baloch separatists in Quetta, killing 27 separatists. Learn about the rescue operation.

Pakistani Troops Rescue Hostages from Train Hijacking

Pakistani troops conducted a successful operation freeing 150 hostages taken by Baloch separatists in Quetta. The operation resulted in the death of 27 separatists.

Background

• Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) attacked and hijacked the Jaffar Express, killing the train driver and six soldiers.
• BLA aims for independence due to dissatisfaction over local resource distribution.

Decades of Unrest

Balochistan has been plagued by turmoil for decades as armed groups fight for a greater share of the region's resources.