Hostage Crisis on Train in Southwest Pakistan

In southwest Pakistan, militants from the Baloch Liberation Army have taken 35 passengers hostage during an attack on a train, while claiming 182 hostages, including military personnel. They demand security forces leave the area, threatening to kill the captives if their conditions are not met.

An armed attack on a train in southwest Pakistan has resulted in 35 passengers being taken hostage, according to local police reports.

The Baloch Liberation Army, a separatist group, has claimed responsibility for the act, asserting that they are holding 182 passengers, including military personnel, hostage. They have issued a dire warning that they will execute the hostages if their demand for the withdrawal of security forces from the area is not met.

This situation has escalated tensions in the region, as nearly 350 passengers are believed to be safe, but the threat against the hostages looms over the unfolding crisis.

(With inputs from agencies.)