In Pakistan's Balochistan, near the Bolan Pass, bodies and injured victims from the Jafar Express have been transported to hospitals in Quetta following its capture by the Baloch Liberation Army. Security at Quetta Civil Hospital and CMH has tightened, and nearby roads have been closed.
An official from Balochistan Railways reported, 'On Thursday morning, 25 bodies were transported from the attack site to the nearby town of Mach.'
Identification of Some Victims
According to an AFP report, a government official, speaking anonymously, stated, 'Identification of the deceased has revealed 19 military passengers, one police officer, and a railway official, whereas identification for four bodies remains pending.'
Meanwhile, a senior local military official overseeing the campaign confirmed the information regarding the deceased. Contrary to government and military officials' claims, the death toll is reported higher. According to sources, most fatalities are military and government personnel.
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ISPR claims the campaign has concluded with all attackers neutralized and hostages rescued. Meanwhile, the Baloch Liberation Army insists they still hold the train and military personnel, with intense clashes ongoing in the region.
