🇵🇰 Pakistani security forces stormed a hijacked train Wednesday, ending a deadly 24-hour standoff with separatist militants. The operation, which unfolded in Balochistan province, left 33 attackers dead but also claimed the lives of 21 hostages and four troops—a tragic reminder of escalating tensions in the region. 💔
📢 'Today, we freed a large number of people, including women and children. The final operation was carried out with great care,' military spokesperson Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stated, emphasizing no civilians were harmed in the final rescue phase.
The attack began Tuesday when Baloch militants blew up railway tracks and fired rockets at the Jaffar Express, en route from Quetta to Peshawar with 440 passengers. Security forces swiftly mobilized, leading to a high-stakes showdown that gripped global headlines. 🚨
Asia’s security challenges are back in the spotlight—what does this mean for regional stability? Analysts warn tensions in Balochistan could affect trade routes and geopolitics. More updates to follow. 🔍
