Security forces successfully freed 104 hostages from the terrorists, including 58 men, 31 women, and 15 children. At least 17 injured passengers have been shifted to a nearby hospital. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack on the train, praising the security forces for their bravery and professional expertise in confronting the terrorists. Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement on a social media platform. The noose around the terrorists has been tightened, and the operation will continue until the last terrorist is eliminated, security sources said. The attack occurred in a mountainous region where communication is severely restricted due to the lack of mobile service. The Jaffar Express passenger train, which had about 450 passengers onboard, with several injured, Xinhua news agency reported. The train was running from the southwestern city of Quetta to the northwestern city of Peshawar when militants launched the attack. The proscribed terrorist outfit Balochistani Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility. The incident occurred in the Kacchi district of the country’s southwest Baluchistan province.