The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked the Jafer Express train in Balochistan, taking approximately 440 hostages. Following a military operation, 346 passengers were rescued, but 27 hostages and a paramilitary soldier lost their lives during the standoff. The military reported the death of 33 attackers. Eyewitnesses shared harrowing accounts of ethnic-based executions onboard, while security officials indicated that some attackers potentially escaped, taking additional hostages. The BLA's demands for the release of political prisoners reflect ongoing tensions regarding autonomy and resource allocation in Balochistan, with concerns growing over escalating violence in the region.