Post by : Rameen Ariff

Islamabad: A powerful explosion hit the Jaffar Express train in Balochistan on Tuesday, injuring several people and derailing six coaches. The train, which runs between Quetta and Peshawar, was targeted near the Sultankot area, close to the Sindh-Balochistan border.

The Baloch rebel group, Baloch Republic Guards (BRG), has claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that it was carried out because Pakistani Army personnel were on board. In their statement, the BRG said, “The train was attacked when personnel of the occupying Pakistani Army were travelling on board. Several soldiers were killed or injured, and six coaches derailed. Such operations will continue until Balochistan achieves independence.”

Rescue teams and security forces have arrived at the site, and efforts are underway to assist the injured. Videos from the scene, shared on social media, show multiple casualties, although no official death toll has yet been reported.

The Jaffar Express has been repeatedly attacked in recent months. Notable incidents include:

• March 11, 2025: Hijacking in the Bolan area, killing 21 passengers and 4 security personnel. Security forces later killed 33 terrorists involved.
• September 24, 2025: Bombing in Mastung injured over a dozen people, including women and children.
• August 10, 2025: IED explosion derailed six coaches in Mastung.
• August 7, 2025: Bomb near Sibi railway station exploded shortly after the train passed.
• August 4, 2025: Gunmen fired at the pilot engine near Kolpur; Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility.
• July 28, 2025: Train derailed in Sukkur, later attributed to technical fault.
• June 2025: Remotely controlled explosive caused derailment in Jacobabad.

These repeated attacks highlight the ongoing security threats to passenger trains in Balochistan, particularly targeting Jaffar Express, and the challenges faced by authorities in ensuring safe rail travel in the region.

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