Train with over 400 passengers aboard was traveling from Quetta to Peshawar when it came under attack. Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the assault in a statement, stating that they had taken 100 hostages from the train, including security personnel. There has been no official confirmation of the hostages being taken. For decades, separatist militant groups in Balochistan have waged an insurgency, frequently targeting the government, army, and Chinese interests. The BLA has sought independence, accusing the government of exploiting the region’s abundant gas and mineral resources. the scale of the incident and the possibility of terrorist elements are being determined. The Balochistani government has ordered that emergency measures be taken, and all institutions remain active,” the statement further read. \”During this operation, BLA fighters have released women, children, and Baloch passengers, ensuring that all remaining hostages are serving personnel of the occupying forces,\” it said. The statement added that all hostages were \”serving personnel\” and added that \”women, children and Bal Coch passengers\” had been released.