It has been more than 24 hours since the deadly Pakistan train hijack by the Baloch militants in Pakistan. Quetta Railway station has been lining up with coffins and wore a deserted look as all the train services have been suspended. While the gunmen released several hostages, others are still held hostage with suicide bombers sitting next to them. Jaffar Express had been on way from Quetta to city of Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province when it was fired and attacked by the Baloch militants.
12 March,2025 07:51 PM ISTA major security crisis erupted in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province on Tuesday when separatist militants launched an attack on the Jaffar Express, a passenger train traveling from Quetta to Peshawar. The assault, carried out by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), left the train driver injured and more than 100 passengers taken hostage. This incident underscores the rising insurgency in Balochistan, where militant groups have long sought greater autonomy and control over the province's resources. Security sources report that the militants have positioned suicide bombers wearing explosive vests near some of the innocent hostages.
12 March,2025 07:32 PM ISTForeign Affairs Expert Sushant Sareen commented on the Jaffar Express train attack in Balochistan, stating, "This attack is part of a broader series of assaults. While it is among the more daring attacks, it is just the latest in a line of operations by Baloch freedom fighters, who have been successfully targeting strategic locations. There’s nothing exceptional about it. This will likely bruise the pride of the Pakistan army and may lead to increased demands for a major military crackdown against the Baloch in the near future.
12 March,2025 01:20 PM ISTOn March 11, family members anxiously gathered at the railway station in Quetta, awaiting news about their loved ones who were on a train targeted in southwestern Pakistan. Separatist militants took 35 passengers hostage, while local police reported that nearly 350 other passengers were believed to be safe. Some hostages were released by the gunmen and escorted by security forces to the railway station in Mach, though Reuters was unable to verify their identities. The Jaffar Express, traveling from Quetta to Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, was attacked while en route.
12 March,2025 01:17 PM ISTTerrorists opened fire on an army vehicle in the Sunderbani Sector area, located in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, according to officials. Fortunately, no casualties were reported from the incident. The authorities are still gathering further information about the attack and more details are expected soon. In a separate development last week, security forces achieved a major success in their fight against militants. They discovered and destroyed a militant hideout in the Simbli Shajroo area of Mahore, which is in the Reasi district. The operation was based on specific intelligence information, and it led to the recovery of a significant amount of weapons and ammunition. The seized items included four magazines, 268 rounds of AK-47 rifle ammunition, four Under Barrel Grenade Launchers (UBGL), and four packets of detonators. This operation was seen as a significant blow to anti-national elements in the region.
27 February,2025 12:46 PM ISTOn February 11, two soldiers tragically lost their lives in an explosion suspected to have been caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the Laleali area of the Akhnoor Sector. The Army confirmed the devastating incident, stating that the soldiers were caught in the blast while performing their duties. Among the fallen soldiers was Naik Mukesh, a dedicated member of the Indian Army, whose family is now mourning his untimely death. The grief-stricken family expressed their sorrow and shared their loss as they remembered the brave soldier who had served his country with honor. The explosion has left a deep mark on both the Army and the local community, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack.
12 February,2025 03:13 PM ISTSecurity forces in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, arrested three individuals within 24 hours following a grenade attack on a security camp in Hamray Pattan. Among those arrested was a surrendered former terrorist and the son of another. The authorities recovered significant items, including weapons, ammunition, and an AK rifle during the operation. One of the accused is also connected to a two-year-old narco-terrorism case, further complicating the investigation. The swift arrests and recoveries highlight the security forces’ ongoing efforts to curb militant activities in the region. The operation has been praised for its success in thwarting potential threats and disrupting terrorist networks operating in Jammu and Kashmir.
12 January,2025 12:32 PM ISTOn December 23, a major breakthrough occurred against the Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) terror group. Three Khalistani terrorists, involved in a grenade attack on a police post in Gurdaspur, Punjab, were killed in an encounter in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. The operation was a joint effort between the UP Police and Punjab Police. After receiving information that the terrorists were hiding in Puranpur, police tracked them down. When police challenged the suspects, the terrorists opened fire, prompting the police to return fire. In the exchange, the terrorists were critically injured and later declared dead at the hospital. Police recovered two AK-47 rifles, two Glock pistols, and a large number of cartridges. Two constables were injured in the operation.
23 December,2024 11:59 AM ISTPeople in Magdeburg, Germany, are honoring the victims of the tragic Christmas market attack that happened on December 20. A vehicle drove into a crowd at the market, killing five people, including a nine-year-old child, and injuring over 200 others. The community is deeply saddened by the event, and many are paying emotional tributes to those who lost their lives and those who were hurt. The attack has left the city in shock, as locals and visitors alike come together to remember the victims. The authorities are investigating the incident, and support continues for those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.
23 December,2024 11:09 AM ISTOn December 21, a team from the Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal Police arrested a Pakistan-trained militant named Javed Munshi. He is a known expert in making improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and handling weapons. Munshi is linked to the banned terrorist group Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM). The arrest took place near the India-Bangladesh border, in the Canning area of South 24 Parganas. This operation was carried out by the Jammu and Kashmir Police and Kolkata Police together, based on secret information. Javed Munshi will be presented before the Alipore court soon.
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