The Balochistan Liberal Army (BLA), after hijacking the Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express in Pakistan, has now issued a new threat to the Pakistan Army. The BLA has now set up suicide bombers as security as the Pakistan Army continues to burgeon. As reported by the Republic World, a total of 155 passengers have been rescued, and 27 terrorists have been killed by the Pakistan Army.
According to a report by Radio Pakistan, the attackers are using explosive vests
BLA Places Suicide Bombers Next to Hostage Passengers, Threatens to Blow Them Up Amid Burgeoning Security Ops
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“The terrorists have positioned suicide bombers very close to some innocent hostages. The suicide bombers are wearing explosive vests,” security sources as said.
A statement titled, “Occupying Forces Retreat, More Than 30 Personnel Eliminated, 48-hour Ultimatum For Prisoner Exchange – BLA” was also released by the Balochistan Liberal Army on March 11 reading, “Baloch Liberation Army freedom fighters, through planned military strategy and aggressive advances, forced the ground and air reinforcements of the occupying Pakistani army to retreat after eight hours of fighting. In the clashes that continued for several hours, more than 30 enemy personnel have been eliminated so far, with many others wounded, while the occupying forces have suffered heavy losses.
BLA has maintained complete control of the train and all hostages for the past eight hours. Under the rules of war, these 214 hostages are considered prisoners of war, and BLA is prepared for a prisoner exchange. The occupying state of Pakistan is given 48 hours to immediately and unconditionally release Baloch political prisoners, forcibly disappeared persons, and national resistance activists.
The 214 Pakistani personnel, including military, paramilitary, police, and intelligence officers, are being held under full security and in accordance with the rules of war by the BLA. If our demands are not met within the stipulated period, or if the occupying state attempts any military action during this time, all prisoners of war will be neutralized, and the train will be completely destroyed. The Pakistani army will bear full responsibility for the consequences.
This announcement is final and irrevocable. The occupying enemy is warned that the BLA is fully capable of effectively and promptly implementing every decision it makes.”
Recounts of Passengers
As reported by India Today, a passenger who was aboard the Jaffar Express while it was hijacked on Tuesday, recounted the horror of the incident. He said he remembered screaming and havoc inside the carriage. He and his family, as revealed by him, were asked by the insurgents to get down the train and not to “look back.”
“There was a lot of screaming. People were lying down on the train, and I also did the same. There was firing outside and also a blast,” he said and The India Today reported.
“They asked me to get down, so I did. I (followed the orders) because what if they came inside and began thrashing us? What would we have done then? They let me, my family and my children go. They asked us not to look back, so we didn’t look back,” he added.
Claims of Pakistani Authorities
As reported by the PTI, Pakistani security forces have rescued 80 passengers after BLA militants hijacked the Jaffar Express in Balochistan Province on Tuesday.
Quetta Railway Station has also been shut by Pakistani forces ever since the express train has been hijacked. Rescue operations are in process meanwhile as reported by the India Today, a relief train has also reached Machin Station with passengers.
