KABUL: Armed individuals have attacked a train in Pakistan, taking hundreds of passengers hostage, Reuters, citing the Pakistan Railways authority, reported on Tuesday.
According to Pakistan railway authorities, the Jafar Express Railway, which was traveling from Quetta to Peshawar, was targeted by armed individuals
Unconfirmed reports suggest that the assailants have taken approximately 100 Pakistani soldiers, with them, who were among the passengers.
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for the attack, asserting that they have taken security forces hostage.
The Pakistani government has not yet confirmed or denied the hostage situation involving its security personnel.
Recent unrest in Pakistan has escalated unprecedentedly.
Armed individuals hijack train in Pakistan, take hundreds hostage
