QUETTA: The Pakistan Army, along with the air force, Frontier Corps (FC), and Special Services Group (SSG), has successfully completed a high-stakes rescue operation against terrorists who attacked the Jaffar Express near Bolan in Baluchistan.
The operation resulted in the elimination of 33 terrorists, while all hostages were rescued in a phased manner, according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry.
He told to media that the terrorists derailed the train around 1am on March 11, targeting civilians in a brutal act of terrorism. Tragically, 21 passengers were killed due to their brutality. Security forces swiftly launched a recovery operation, conducting it with utmost skill and caution to ensure maximum safety for the hostages.
“Targeting civilians on roads, trains, and markets cannot be allowed,” DG ISPR stated, reaffirming the military’s commitment to eliminating terrorist threats.
During the intense operation, four FC personnel embraced martyrdom while bravely fighting against the militants. The bomb disposal squad was deployed to inspect the train for any potential explosives.
Security forces also revealed that the terrorists had been in contact with elements in Afghanistan. While most militants were neutralized, some managed to flee to nearby areas, and efforts are underway to track and eliminate them.
According to railway authorities, there were 440 passengers on board the train when the attack occurred. Despite the difficult terrain and the terrorists using hostages as human shields, security forces executed a well-coordinated operation, ensuring the rescue of a large number of passengers.
