Baloch Liberation Army militants killed 21 hostages during a train hijacking in Pakistan. Security forces later eliminated all attackers.

Quetta: Pakistani security forces successfully ended a hostage crisis in Balochistan after militants hijacked the Jaffar Express, killing 21 passengers and four paramilitary soldiers. In a precision-led operation, troops eliminated all 33 militants involved and rescued the remaining hostages.

In Balochistan, militants hijacked the Jaffar Express train, killing 21 passengers and four paramilitary soldiers. Security forces rescued all remaining hostages and neutralized 33 militants. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility.