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Jaffar Express crisis: BLA says it killed 50 more hostages as Pakistani forces launched operation

Representative image of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).

Quetta, Mar 12 (NVI) Angered by an operation launched by the Pakistani military against it, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) tonight said it killed 50 more captive soldiers during the last one hour, raising the number of the slain hostages to 100.

In its latest statement, the outfit threatened to eliminate all the other 150 captive soldiers if the Pakistan government persists with “aggression” and does not work for the swapping of prisoners whose deadline will expire tomorrow afternoon.

The outfit, which is fighting for freedom of Balochistan from Pakistan, seized Jaffar Express train yesterday and took hostage 214 Pakistani military personnel.

It gave a 48-hour ultimatum to the Pakistan government for release of the hostages in exchange for freedom of Baloch political activists, forcibly disappeared persons and others held by the Pakistani forces.

The outfit had warned the Pakistani forces against launching any operation to seek release of the hostages.

“Today, the enemy forces attempted an armed advance using heavy artillery and sophisticated weaponry, leading to intense clashes. However, BLA’s highly organized and professional combat strategy crushed the enemy’s offensive, forcing them into a humiliating retreat,” its spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said in the statement to NVI.

“Despite this victory, three BLA fighters embraced martyrdom, marking their place in Balochistan’s national struggle for liberation,” he said.

He said that in response to the “latest act of military aggression by the occupying Pakistani forces”, the BLA delivered a “firm and final response” by executing 50 more captive enemy personnel within the past hour.

The spokesman said the execution was carried out “in direct retaliation to Pakistan’s persistent aggression, obstinacy, and failure to engage in a serious prisoner exchange” and Islamabad’s “blatant disregard to prior warnings and the option of a prisoner exchange.”

These individuals were found guilty by the Baloch National Court of war crimes, ethnic cleansing, enforced disappearances, resource exploitation, and acts of state terrorism in Balochistan, he said.

Earlier, in response to last night’s Pakistani drone strike, 10 enemy personnel were executed. Additionally, in today’s clashes, another 10 Pakistani soldiers were eliminated, while 30 were killed in combat yesterday. This brings the total number of eliminated enemy personnel to over 100.

With approximately 150 more hostages still in its custody, the BLA issued “the final and unequivocal warning: if the occupying military initiates another act of aggression, all remaining hostages will be executed immediately.”

Jeeyand Baloch said the BLA possesses the strength, capability, and unwavering resolve to enforce every decision with absolute precision.

“This resistance is not confined to a single battle but is an unstoppable movement within the broader Baloch national liberation struggle.

“With every passing moment, the weight of this war intensifies for the occupying forces, and the BLA remains committed to seeing this phase of resistance through to its rightful conclusion,” he said.

“Pakistan now has only 20 hours left. If concrete steps toward a prisoner exchange are not taken within this time, then with every passing hour, more hostages will be tried by the Baloch National Court and executed accordingly,” the spokesman said. (NVI)

New BLA message: We are total control after 24 hrs, reminds Pakistan Govt about 48-hr ultimatum

Fighters of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) at some undisclosed location. File Pic

Quetta (Balochistan), Mar 12 (NVI) As 24 hours passed since it seized the Jaffar Express train, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) today said it is in “complete control” with over 200 Pakistani soldiers in its custody and that the Pakistan government has only 24 hours for the exchange of prisoners.

In its latest statement, BLA said after the 48-hour deadline passes tomorrow around this time, 5 hostages will be killed every hour after their trial in the National Court of the outfit for their “crimes” committed on the Baloch land.

The BLA said if the Pakistani State thinks it can “control the situation through delaying tactics and artificial propaganda, they are gravely mistaken.”

“Baloch Liberation Army freedom fighters have maintained complete control over the Jaffar Express and the onboard hostages for the past 24 hours,” its spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said in a statement to NVI.

“More than 200 serving enemy personnel, including intelligence agents, police and paramilitary forces are in BLA custody,” he said, adding these individuals have been directly involved in state terrorism, enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings and the looting of national resources on Baloch land.

“Keeping in mind international laws of war and human rights, BLA had given the Pakistani state a 48-hour ultimatum to exchange prisoners,” the spokesman said.

“However, the stubbornness, indifference, and continuous delaying tactics of the occupying state prove that Pakistan is not serious about saving the lives of its own military personnel. Instead, it is demonstrating traditional hypocrisy and disregard,” he said.

“Now, a day has passed and the occupying state has only 24 hours left.  If Pakistan does not make practical progress on the prisoner exchange within the given ultimatum, all hostages will be presented before the Baloch National Court,” he warned.

“There, they will be tried on charges of state atrocities, colonial occupation, genocide, exploitation and involvement in war crimes in Balochistan,” Jeeyand Baloch said.

“This trial will be prompt, impartial and transparent and if found guilty, the criminals will be punished according to Baloch national laws,” he said.

In a message to Pakistan and its military institutions, the spokesman said if they “believe they can control the situation through delaying tactics and artificial propaganda, they are gravely mistaken.”

He asserted that BLA has the strength, capability and determination to fully implement every announcement it makes.

“It is evident that the Pakistani army neither values ​​the lives of its personnel nor is making a serious attempt at negotiations. If this attitude persists then with every passing hour after the ultimatum expires, five hostages will be punished according to the decision of the Baloch National Court,” he said.

The spokesman said Baloch Liberation Army is giving the enemy a final opportunity to abandon propaganda, acknowledge the ground realities, face the truth instead of fabricating artificial narratives and take practical steps for prisoner exchange.

“Otherwise, the decisions of the Baloch National Resistance will be irreversible and each passing moment will bring more serious consequences for the enemy,” he said. (NVI)

Jaffer Express: BLA says Pakistan Govt in denial, false propaganda mode

Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) Chief Commander Basheer Zeb with fighters of the group. File Pic.

Quetta, Mar 12 (NVI) ) Holding 214 Pakistani soldiers in custody after seizing Jaffer Express train, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has threatened to kill 5 captives every hour if its demand for hostage-exchange is not accepted by the time the 48-hour deadline ends.

 

“The BLA’s control continues to be strong and more than 12 hours have passed, but instead of acknowledging this fact, the Pakistani state and its military institutions are trying to hide their helplessness and failure through false propaganda,” its spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said in a statement to NVI.

 

“BLA reiterates that our enemy is not the unarmed civilians, but the occupying and oppressive state forces, who are committing every atrocity to maintain military and colonial domination over Baloch land,” he said.

 

“The propaganda machinery of the enemy state is busy fabricating the lie that the Pakistani army rescued the hostages, while the fact is that the BLA itself, under the principles of war, morality and revolution, released all the women, children, sick and Baloch civilians,” he said.

 

“This move was not the result of any external pressure or the action of the occupying army, but rather it is a manifestation of the high moral traditions and adherence to the principles of war of the Baloch resistance,” the spokesman said.

 

“It is clarified that not a single BLA commander has been martyred or injured so far,” he said.

 

He said the Pakistan government is constantly trying to give the impression that its grip is intact, while the reality on the battlefield is quite the opposite.

 

“The lies and misleading claims spread by the enemy are a complete deviation from the facts and a failed attempt to hide their defeat,” the spokesman said.

“The Pakistani authorities have adopted a frivolous attitude towards the exchange of prisoners, while the BLA has always adhered to the international laws of war and moral principles,” he said.

 

“If our demands are not accepted during this time and the state’s stubbornness continues, then after the end of time, 5 hostages will be killed for every passing hour,” he said.

 

He said the occupying Pakistani army once again demonstrated irresponsible and foolish military aggression against the commanders of the Baloch Liberation Army by launching drone strikes and firing two shells last night.

 

However, due to the agility of the Baloch commanders, excellent defensive tactics and complete control over the battlefield, all the commanders were safe, the spokesman said.

 

“This attack is undeniable proof that Pakistan is incapable of taking any serious decision regarding the exchange of prisoners and is only based on war madness and stubbornness,” Jeeyand Baloch said.

“The BLA has made it clear that if the occupying forces ignore our ultimatum, the responsibility for the consequences will lie solely with Pakistan,” he said.

 

“In response to today’s (tonight’s) cowardly and senseless bombing, 10 more hostage personnel will be killed,” he declared.

 

“The BLA warns the enemy that if the Pakistani army commits any further aggression, even if a single bullet is fired, 10 more personnel will be killed,” he said.

“The BLA reminds the enemy that this war was started by the occupying state, but we will end it on our own terms.

 

“The decision is still in the hands of the enemy, either they show seriousness, or they are ready to pick up the bodies of more of their personnel,” he said. (NVI)

Jaffer Express: BLA says 30 Pakistani soldiers killed, 214 in custody, issues 48-hr ultimatum

Representative image of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).

Quetta, Mar 11 (NVI) Hours after seizing Jaffer Express train, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) tonight said it has killed 30 Pakistani soldiers and is holding 214 more, whom it wants to be exchanged for Baloch “political prisoners, forcibly disappeared persons and national resistance activists” within 48 hours.

“If our demands are not met within the stipulated period or the occupying power (Pakistan) attempts any military action during this period, all the prisoners of war will be killed and the train will be completely destroyed,” BLA spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said, adding “The Pakistani army will be held responsible for this.”

In a statement to NVI, he said the BLA commanders, through a well-planned military strategy and aggressive advance, forced the ground and air reinforcements of the occupying Pakistani army to retreat after eight hours of fighting.

In the clashes that continued for several hours, more than 30 enemy personnel have been killed and many injured so far, while the occupying forces have suffered heavy losses, he said.

“The BLA has been in complete control of the train and all the hostages on board for the past eight hours,” the spokesman said.

“Under the rules of war, these 214 hostages are considered prisoners of war and the BLA is ready to exchange prisoners,” he said.

“The occupying state of Pakistan is given 48 hours to immediately and unconditionally release the Baloch political prisoners, forcibly disappeared persons and national resistance activists,” he said.

“The 214 Pakistani personnel, including military, paramilitary, police and intelligence personnel, are being held under full security and martial law by the BLA,” Jeeyand Baloch said.

He said the 48-hour ultimatum “is final and unwavering” and that “the occupying enemy is warned that the BLA is capable of fully, effectively and promptly implementing every decision it makes.” (NVI)

 

Balochistan: Train attacked, 20 Pakistani soldiers killed, 182 taken hostage by BLA

Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) fighters at some undisclosed location. File Pic.

Quetta, Mar 11 (NVI) In an unprecedented and massive attack, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) today seized control of a train — Jaffer Express — carrying Pakistani military personnel and claimed to have taken 182 soldiers hostage after killing 20 in Balochistan.

The Pakistan Army has mounted an operation to free the hostages but the BLA freedom fighters have repelled the ground and aerial advances by the military in intense gun-battles.

The BLA has threatened to execute all the hostages if the aerial bombardment was not halted and if military reinforcements reached the captive site.

The train, which was en route from Quetta in Pakistan-occupied Balochistan to Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan, was attacked by several BLA freedom fighters in an area between Gudallar and Piru Kunri.

“After capturing the Jaffar Express, the fighters of the Baloch Liberation Army have taken 182 hostages who have been in our custody for the past six hours,” its spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said in a statement to NVI.

During this operation, 20 Pakistani military personnel were killed.

“Throughout the ongoing operation, intense confrontations have taken place with the Pakistani Air Force, with our fighters using anti-aircraft artillery and inflicting severe losses on the enemy,” the spokesman said.

“BLA fighters are continuously strengthening their positions, leading the operation and challenging the might of the Pakistani military,” he said.

In this successful operation not a single BLA fighter has been injured or martyred so far, Jeeyand Baloch said.

“Currently, all hostages are in the custody of the BLA’s Fidayeen unit, Majeed Brigade. Clear instructions have been issued to the Majeed Brigade: if the Pakistani military attempts to approach all hostages will be executed and the Fidayeen will continue their resistance until martyrdom without retreating,” he said. (NVI)

Balochistan: BLA seizes train carrying 100 Pakistani soldiers

Jaffar Express, which was hijacked by BLA, in Bolan in Balochistan.

Quetta, Mar 11 (NVI) In a massive attack, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) today claimed to have seized control of Jaffer Express train carrying nearly 100 Pakistani military personnel after derailing it in Balochistan, resulting in the killing of 6 soldiers.

The Pakistan Army has mounted an operation to free the hostages but the BLA freedom fighters have repelled the ground and aerial advances by the military. Intense gun-battles are underway as we report.

Issuing the “final” warning, the BLA said, “if the aerial bombardment is not halted immediately, all 100+ hostages will be executed within the next hour.”

The Jaffer Express train was en route from Quetta in Balochistan to Peshawar in Kyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan when it came under attack in an area between Gudallar and Piru Kunri, according to Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind.

Significantly, the train was attacked near a tunnel.

“The Baloch Liberation Army has carried out a meticulously planned operation in Mashkaf, Dhadar, Bolan, where our freedom fighters have blown up the railway track, forcing the Jaffar Express to come to a halt,” its spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said in a statement to NVI.

The BLA fighters swiftly took control of the train, holding all passengers hostage, he said.

The BLA fighters have released women, children, and Baloch passengers, ensuring that all remaining hostages are serving personnel of the occupying forces, Jeeyand Baloch said.

“So far, six military personnel have been killed, and hundreds of passengers remain under BLA custody,” the spokesman said, adding the Baloch Liberation Army takes full responsibility for this “strategic operation”.

Among the hostages are active-duty personnel from the Pakistani military, police, Anti-Terrorism Force (ATF), and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)—all of whom were traveling to Punjab on leave, the spokesman said.

“The BLA issues a stark warning that if the occupying forces attempt any military intervention, all hostages will be executed,” he said.

The mission is being led by the BLA’s Fidayeen Unit, Majeed Brigade, with full operational support from Fateh Squad, STOS, and our intelligence wing Zirab, he said.

“The Baloch Liberation Army has completely repelled the Pakistani military’s ground assault following the seizure of Jaffar Express. After intense clashes, Pakistani ground troops were forced to retreat, but airstrikes from helicopters and drones continue unabated,” the spokesman said.

“Majeed Brigade, STOS, Fatah Squad, and ZIRAB Unit fighters are actively engaged in countermeasures, and any further military incursion will have catastrophic consequences,” he said.

“Over 100 enemy personnel remain in BLA custody. The occupying forces still have a chance to cease airstrikes and save their men, or else the Pakistani military will bear full responsibility for the execution of all hostages,” Jeeyand Baloch warned. (NVI)

Balochistan: BLA says it killed Pakistan Army’s ‘Death Squad’ leader

Fighters of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) at some undisclosed location. File Pic

Quetta, Mar 8 (NVI) Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for recent attacks on the Pakistani army and its agents, including a notorious leader of a State-run ‘Death Squad’, in Naal, Quetta and Saami districts of Balochistan.

It said at least 3 agents of the Pakistani military were killed when the BLA fighters targeted Samad Sumalani, a notorious leader of the so-called ‘Death Squad’ formed by the occupying Pakistan Army and its intelligence agencies, using a remoted-contolled IED in Naal city of Khuzdar on March 5.

Sumalani was seriously wounded in the blast while three of his other agents were neutralized on the spot and his vehicle was also destroyed, said BLA spokesman Jeeyand Baloch in a statement.

Samad Sumalani has been involved in the targeted killings of Baloch people in Naal, Gresha, Panjgur and surrounding areas, he said.

Sumalani “led the so-called death squad on behalf of the occupying army violated the sanctity of homes and directly assisted the occupying forces in the forced disappearances of individuals,” he said.

“The occupying army has given Samad Sumalani free rein in drug trafficking, extortion and robbery in return for his acts of Baloch genocide. He has also been involved in seizing people’s lands under the patronage of the enemy army in Raghe, Hub and Kohda,” Jeeyand Baloch said.

Additionally, Sumalani and his gang have forced families to marry off their daughters at gunpoint, the BLA spokesman said.

Samad Sumalani was on the Baloch Liberation Army’s hit-list for committing national treason, he said, adding all those associated with him will also be directly targeted by freedom fighters.

“The primary target of the Naal attack was Samad Sumalani and his agents. Baloch freedom fighters prioritize avoiding civilian casualties,” he said.

“However, the enemy army and its agents use civilians as human shields which increases the risk of public casualties despite extreme caution,” the spokesman added.

Civilian casualties in the struggle for national liberation cause us great pain and suffering. We appeal to the Baloch people to maintain a safe distance from the occupying army and its local death squads to avoid harm, he said.

In another operation, Baloch Liberation Army freedom fighters targeted a post of the occupying Pakistani army on Qambrani Road in Quetta on the night of March 4 with a hand grenade attack, he said.

BLA fighters destroyed spy cameras and related electronic devices installed by the occupying Pakistani army at three different locations in the Geshkoor area of Saami, Kech, he added. (NVI)

Balochistan: BRAS claims to have killed 13 Pakistani soldiers, injured 8 in 2 operations

Representative Picture of Baloch Raji Ajoi Sangar (BRAS)

Quetta, Mar 8 (NVI) Baloch Raji Aajoi Sangar (BRAS), a conglomerate of various freedom-seeking Baloch armed groups, today claimed to have killed 13 Pakistani army personnel and injured 8 in two operations in Balochistan recently.

In a statement sent to NVI, it said the fighters of BRAS “trapped and ambushed the occupying Pakistani army personnel” who were advancing for the purpose of aggression in the Barkhan area of Kohlu.

Giving details, the statement issued by BRAS spokesman Baloch Khan said the ambush was carried out in the Gulo Shamchudi area of Barkhan when the occupying Pakistani army advanced into the area on motorcycles and convoys of vehicles and armed personnel-carriers for the purpose of aggression.

The freedom fighters, who had already laid ambushes, launched attacks on the occupying army personnel from different directions, the spokesman said.

In these attacks, 5 personnel of the occupying Pakistani army were eliminated on the spot while the enemy army retreated after suffering further casualties and property losses, he said.

Freedom fighters of BRAS, as planned, brought one of their temporary camps into the enemy’s sight, the spokesman said.

The occupying Pakistani forces launched an attack on it but got trapped, with BRAS fighters targeting them from two directions, he said.

At least 8 more enemy personnel were left dead and at least 8 were injured in this operation, he said.

“The distraught personnel of the occupying Pakistani army fled abandoning their motorcycles,” Baloch Khan said.

Freedom fighters showed bravery in the combat battles with the enemy army but lost one of their own men — Sangat Ghulam Rasool Marri alias Munshi Eidu, the statement said.

After suffering casualties, the occupying Pakistani army targeted the civilian population in Barkhan and illegally picked up 8 innocent persons, burned down civilian houses and stopped the supply of food to the area, the BRAS spokesman said.

Martyr Sangat Ghulam Rasool alias Munshi Eidu had been associated with the Baloch national liberation struggle for the past 15 years and performed his duties in Bolan, Kohlu, Kahan and other fronts.

Because of his exceptional combat capabilities, he fought against national slavery as a member of the Special Tactical Operations Squad (STOS), a special unit of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and defeated the enemy in many important operations, the statement said.

In another operation in Barkhan, BRAS fighters seized a vehicle carrying supplies for the occupying Pakistani army while setting a truck and four motorcycles on fire.

“Baloch Raji Aajoi Sangar warns the personnel of the Levies Force active in Barkhan and its adjacent areas that they should avoid becoming obstacles to the Baloch national liberation movement at the behest of the occupying Pakistani army and its intelligence agencies.

“Being locals, these people have been given concessions by the Baloch freedom fighters,” the spokesman said.

“However, if they do not abandon their Baloch-genocidal acts, they will also be directly targeted like the occupying army and they will be responsible for their own lives and property losses,” he said, adding “Therefore, regional Grandee and white-clad tribal leaders should not allow their relatives and people to commit such acts.” (NVI)

Women’s Day: Single women prioritise house-owning & career advancement

Representational image

New Delhi, Mar 8 (NVI) Owning a residential space and career advancement are the top two long-term aspirations of single women in India, according to a study conducted by a fintech and consumer lending App Fibe.

The study, conducted ahead of the International Women’s Day which is today, reveals intriguing shifts in aspirations of single men and women, with 44% of single women indicating greater ambitions of buying a house compared to single men.

When it comes to financial independence, single women lead with 30% aiming to achieve this goal, compared to just 21% of single men, said Fibe in a press statement.

Interestingly, single men appear to be more tech-savvy, with higher aspirations of owning the latest gadgets, a desire that outpaces single women’s interest in technology, it said.

Additionally, single females (70%) showed a stronger drive for career advancement compared to married women (58%).

The study also highlights interesting trends among married women and men, with a notable 52% of married women expressing greater desire to own a house, surpassing 45% of married men with similar aspirations.

‘Fibe-Millennial Upgrade Index’ conducted among 8,000 individuals across metros and non-metros also revealed insightful data on the ambitions of young Indians, encompassing both short and long-term goals, the statement said.

The majority of the respondents (47%) are below 30 years old, followed by 26% from 30-35 years of age, 14% from the 35-40 years age group, and 13% are above the age of 40 years.

The study highlights that homeownership (41%), entrepreneurship (21%), and financial independence (19%) are the top three long-term goals of Indian millennials.

Notably, over 41% of individuals aspiring to own a house are under the age of 30.

A key insight is that more millennials in Bharat are eager to start their own businesses than in metros.

Millennials prioritize these long-term goals for greater fulfillment and stability in life, to fulfill family needs, and to gain societal recognition.

The survey also highlights that millennials in metros are more concerned about securing a better job due to increased competition, with 60% of metro respondents indicating it as a key goal.

The study reveals that in the short-term, the top three priorities for millennials are upgrading their lifestyle, enhancing convenience for family, and experiencing new things in life.

Fibe’s co-founder & CEO Akshay Mehrotra said the study uncovers vibrant aspirations of the youth alongside the formidable challenges they encounter, underscoring the urgent need for tailored financial solutions.

“Most millennials indicated that they would seek credit from financial institutions to fulfill short-term aspirations, valuing accessibility, convenience, flexibility, and addressing immediate financial gaps,” he said.

Among the barriers to achieving aspirations, 45% cited financial constraints as a major hindrance to fulfilling their short-term and long-term aspirations across metro and non-metro cities, emphasizing the need for accessible financial solutions.

As far as long-term goals are concerned, 35% of millennials indicated other family expenses taking priority, and 15% cited a lack of long-term financial planning as a hurdle.

In terms of short-term goals, 23% of respondents cited that medical expenses and other important family needs take precedence.

Some also indicated time constraints (13%) and lack of motivation (8%) as barriers. (NVI) 

Pakistan: TTP slams State agencies for issuing alert

Leaders of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) -- File Pic

Peshawar, Mar 7 (NVI) Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) today slammed the Pakistani secret agencies for issuing a warning that “Taliban target killers” are planning to kill religious figure Sheikh Aminullah.

The TTP reiterated that it has no intention to target any religious figure.

“A security warning has been issued by Pakistani intelligence agencies that a formation of Taliban target killers has entered the city to kill many people including Sheikh Aminullah,” said a statement issued by TTP spokesman Muhammad Khorasani to NVI.

Describing it as a “cunning trick of Pakistani secret agencies”, he said, “the TTP has repeatedly explained that our target is only the security agencies and their tools, and political and religious parties are not our target at all.”

The spokesman said the TTP “considers the killing of scholars as a loss to the Muslim Ummah and is continuing this holy jihad for the protection of scholars and the implementation of the Islamic system.” (NVI)

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