Bloodbath Ahead? Pakistan Readies Over 200 Coffins in Balochistan After Deadly Train Hijack- wna24

Pakistan Train Hijack: As clashes between Baloch rebels and Pakistani forces escalate, the Pakistan government has dispatched 200 coffins, hinting at rising tensions. Reports suggest heavy casualties within the Pakistan Army, with at least 30 soldiers killed and around 260 taken hostage in Bolan.  

While independent sources speak of the severity of the situation, the Pakistan Army’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), seems to be downplaying the conflict. The increasing demand for coffins paints a starkly different picture. Is one of a force bracing for further bloodshed? 

The first visuals from Quetta show coffins being readied, an ominous sign that the conflict is far from over. 

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked the Jaffar Express on Tuesday, issuing a direct threat to the Pakistan Army. The BLA claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that their fighters had blown up railway tracks, halted the train, and taken all passengers hostage. 

The group has issued a chilling ultimatum, warning that all hostages will be executed if Pakistan continues its aerial bombardment in the region. 

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) staged the hijacking of the Jaffar Express as part of its ongoing fight for greater autonomy. The act is a clear statement of intent, reinforcing the BLA’s demand for an independent Balochistan.  

Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest and most resource-rich province, is home to nearly 15 million people, predominantly from the Baloch ethnic group. Despite its vast reserves of minerals and natural gas, the region remains underdeveloped and marginalized, fueling resentment against the central government.  

For decades, separatist groups have accused Islamabad of exploiting Balochistan’s resources while depriving its people of basic rights and economic opportunities. 

The ongoing insurgency has targeted government forces, military installations, and Chinese-funded projects, which rebels see as symbols of external control over their land.