Pakistan Accuses India of Role in Balochistan Train Attack by BLA, Killing 21 Passengers and 4 Soldiers

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Published Mar 14, 2025, 05:54 AM

Pakistan has accused India of involvement in a terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express, a passenger train in Balochistan, which was hijacked by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) Majeed Brigade. The attack, which took place on March 11, resulted in the deaths of 21 passengers and four Pakistani soldiers during a military operation to reclaim the train. Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson, Shafqat Ali Khan, claimed that the terrorists were in contact with their handlers in Afghanistan, implicating India in the incident. India has strongly rejected these allegations, with the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, stating that the world knows Pakistan to be the epicenter of global terrorism. Jaiswal urged Pakistan to look inward rather than blame others for its internal issues. Afghanistan's foreign ministry also denied any involvement in the attack, dismissing Pakistan's claims as baseless. The BLA, which has been fighting for Balochistan's secession from Pakistan, claimed responsibility for the attack and stated that it was a response to Pakistan's oppression in the region. The group had demanded the release of political prisoners in exchange for 400 hostages but Pakistan refused to negotiate, leading to the military operation. The BLA had given a 24-hour ultimatum before the operation commenced. The hijacking of the Jaffar Express, which had 450 passengers, underscores the ongoing tension in Balochistan. The BLA has been increasing its attacks, targeting military and economic symbols such as the Gwadar port and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Pakistan has initiated action against 19,000 social media accounts believed to be involved in anti-state propaganda following the incident. This incident highlights the challenges Pakistan faces in the region, with the BLA demonstrating its capability to conduct large-scale operations, including the killing of 33 insurgents during the military response.

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