30 Killed and Prisoners Exchange for Hostages: Update on Bolan Hostages by BLA

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has issued another statement. They claim to have killed 30 hostages on the Jaffar Express in Bolan.

BLA fighters launched a coordinated military operation. According to the statement, they forced Pakistani reinforcements to retreat after eight hours of intense combat. The militant group claims that over 30 Pakistani personnel have been eliminated, with many others wounded.

The press release further states that the BLA has taken control of a train. They have captured 214 Pakistani personnel. These include military, paramilitary, police, and intelligence officers. The group has declared these individuals as prisoners of war. They have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Pakistani government. They demand the unconditional release of Baloch political prisoners. They also demand the release of forcibly disappeared persons and national resistance activists.

The BLA has warned that if its demands are not met within the given timeframe, all prisoners will be executed. If Pakistan attempts military retaliation, the train will be destroyed. The statement also emphasizes that this decision is final and non-negotiable.

The situation remains highly volatile. The Pakistani government has not officially confirmed the claims made in the press release. Security analysts fear that this development could escalate tensions in the Balochistan region.