Dunya Newspaper: Tragedy in Balochistan Train Attack
The attack has sparked a diplomatic row between Pakistan and India, with both countries trading accusations of sponsoring terrorism. The incident has also highlighted the need for a peaceful resolution to the Balochistan conflict, with the international community calling for restraint and dialogue.
Pakistan's army has accused India of sponsoring terrorism after a devastating train attack in Balochistan resulted in the deaths of 26 hostages and 33 hijackers, with the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claiming responsibility for the incident.
The attack, which began when the BLA hijacked a train and took around 400 people hostage, sparked a 36-hour standoff with security forces. The Pakistani army has claimed that the attack was sponsored by India, but has not provided any evidence to support this claim. India has rejected the accusation, and Afghanistan has also denied any involvement in the incident.
The international community has widely condemned the attack, with the UN Security Council issuing a statement condemning the incident in the strongest terms. The Pakistani army has suspended all train services to and from Balochistan, and a search operation is currently underway to find any remaining assailants. Survivors of the attack have shared their harrowing experiences, describing how the BLA militants targeted passengers who worked for the armed forces, while sparing those from the Baloch community.
The incident has raised concerns about the ongoing conflict in Balochistan and the need for a peaceful resolution to the region's autonomy demands. The Pakistani government has vowed to take action against those responsible for the attack, while also calling for international cooperation to combat terrorism.