Attack on Jaffer Express

If we take ISPR's data as factual, the death of 21 civilians out of nearly 500 hostages suggests that the BLA never intended to kill civilians. They are not TTP. Had they wanted to, they could have easily done so and escaped, given that they had a 24-hour window before any action was taken by the Pakistani Army. It is likely that those 21 casualties were caught in the crossfire between both sides.

For an honest analysis of this situation, all facts must be considered. In my view, the BLA aimed to create a hostage situation either to push their demands or to demonstrate their power, seeking greater support from the Baloch people.
A terrorist apologia

They have ethics is his argument
 
Never negotiate with Terrorists. Remember how Radio Mullah came into being? Give them an Inch and they take a Yard.
who financed radio mullah, how did he buy a transmitter and all technical gear. do u have an answer to it ?
 
who won in jaffar express episode? BLA or Pakistan army, i am talking about optics ? who benefitted from this ?
 
The attack was carried out by BLA where more than 400 passengers were briefly held hostage.
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The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday accused India of being behind the terrorist attacks in Pakistan.

During his weekly briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan also confirmed that the rescue operation following the Jaffar Express attack had been successfully completed.

He also revealed that intelligence reports indicated the terrorists involved were in contact with their associates in Afghanistan during the operation.

The statement comes after security forces carried out a two-day operation to neutralise the terrorists who had hijacked the Jaffar Express.

The ordeal began on Tuesday when separatist militants ambushed the Jaffar Express en route from Quetta to Peshawar, blowing up the railway track and attacking the train with rockets.

In a statement today, FO spokesperson reiterated Pakistan’s longstanding concerns about terrorist groups using Afghan soil as a base for cross-border attacks. "We have repeatedly asked the Afghan interim government to prevent organisations like the BLA from operating within its borders," Khan said.

Pakistan has previously shared evidence with Afghan authorities regarding militant safe havens. While tensions between the two neighbours persist, Islamabad insists that counterterrorism cooperation remains a priority.

Following the operation, Lt-Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the chief military spokesperson, revealed that 21 hostages lost their lives during the day-long standoff.

However, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) director general firmly said that no civilians were harmed in the final rescue operation carried out by the armed forces.

"Today we freed a large number of people, including women and children ... The final operation was carried out with great care," he said, adding that no civilians were killed in the operation. The security forces had cleared the train "bogey to bogey", he said.

According to the DG ISPR, the attack occurred in a remote and difficult-to-access area. He stated that the rescue operation was launched immediately, with the Army, Air Force and Frontier Corps (FC) taking part. "Today, SSG [Special Service Group] personnel also participated," he added.

According to the ISPR statement, the terrorists included suicide bombers. "Tragically, during the stage of this intense standoff, the terrorists took the lives of 21 innocent hostages, before the commencement of clearance operation," the statement continued.

"Additionally, 4 brave security forces' soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice and embraced shahadat. Their selfless actions saved countless lives and prevented further catastrophe," he added.
 
Don't just say it, hit them back

I get it, after the collapse of Afghanistan, we had to concentrate on our western borders, and India is cooking nicely inside with hindutva

But now we need to make that move hindutva poison has given us the perfect platform to create that division and go for the heart

If our enemy is targeting us then hit back now
 
who won in jaffar express episode? BLA or Pakistan army, i am talking about optics ? who benefitted from this ?
Rather than ask questions read what people have posted all the answers are there. Also the facts and figures are available on the front pages if every Pakistani News website.
 
Don't just say it, hit them back

I get it, after the collapse of Afghanistan, we had to concentrate on our western borders, and India is cooking nicely inside with hindutva

But now we need to make that move hindutva poison has given us the perfect platform to create that division and go for the heart

If our enemy is targeting us then hit back now
So you want escalation with India? The problem is Afghanistan. You have to seal the borders there. You have to put the Taliban back in their place.
 
who won in jaffar express episode? BLA or Pakistan army, i am talking about optics ? who benefitted from this ?

BLA

Their target is not to win over the public opinion in Lahore/Isb but the Baloch Youth. This is a propaganda win and will serve as a driver of recruitment for them. The line between a sympathizer to a potential insurgent just got more diminished.

They will also get more funding and support from our three neighbours.
 
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Don't just say it, hit them back

I get it, after the collapse of Afghanistan, we had to concentrate on our western borders, and India is cooking nicely inside with hindutva

But now we need to make that move hindutva poison has given us the perfect platform to create that division and go for the heart

If our enemy is targeting us then hit back now
Your first and primary target is to your west not the east bahi. Where are the weapons coming from? Where are the handlers hosted?

Deal with that first and foremost.
 
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