Terrorists Attack Jaffar Express in Balochistan, Several Injured

Due to the mountainous and rugged terrain, rescue efforts faced difficulties, but a relief train from Pakistan Railways was sent to assist. Security forces have also been deployed to the area to assess the situation.

MACH: A suspected terrorist attack targeted the Jaffar Express near Ab-e-Gum in Balochistan, leaving multiple people, including the train driver, injured.

According to the Balochistan government spokesperson, the Quetta-to-Peshawar train came under heavy gunfire between Gudallar and Piru Kanri. Following the attack, an emergency was declared at hospitals in Sibi, and ambulances were dispatched to the scene.

Due to the mountainous and rugged terrain, rescue efforts faced difficulties, but a relief train from Pakistan Railways was sent to assist. Security forces have also been deployed to the area to assess the situation.

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Authorities suspect the incident to be an act of terrorism, though an official investigation is underway. The Balochistan government has instructed all relevant agencies to take immediate action and urged the public to remain calm and avoid spreading rumors.

Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have witnessed an uptick in terrorist activities in recent months. However, security forces have successfully thwarted several planned attacks and arrested key militants during operations.