Security forces foil attack on Jaffar Express in Balochistan's Dera Murad Jamali
Train compartments sustain minor damage after unidentified armed men fired rockets, but no casualties reported
Our Correspondent
October 29, 2025
Unidentified armed men attacked the Jaffar Express in Balochistan's Dera Murad Jamali, firing multiple shots and launching four rockets at the passenger train. However, security forces swiftly retaliated, foiling the assault and forcing the attackers to flee.
In the attack, several train compartments sustained minor damage, but no casualties were reported. Officials said the prompt response from security personnel averted a major tragedy and ensured the safety of all passengers.
Following the attack, the train was halted at Dera Murad Jamali Railway Station, while law enforcement agencies launched a large-scale search operation to track down the assailants. Railway authorities confirmed that the situation was brought under control and security was tightened along the route.
This is not the first time the Jaffar Express has come under attack. Earlier this year, the passenger train was briefly hijacked in the mountainous Bolan Valley, and in September last year, it was also targeted near Quetta Railway Station.