Jaffar Express Attack: BLA Claims 100 Soldiers Killed; Eyewitnesses Report 70-80 Bodies at Bolan Site Amid Army Cover-Up Allegations

Pakistan Army Faces Scrutiny Over Undisclosed Casualties in Balochistan Train Attack

ANN NEWS DESK 

Balochistan —The Pakistan Army is embroiled in controversy following the Jaffar Express attack in Bolan, Balochistan, with allegations mounting over its opaque handling of casualty figures. While official reports claim only 21 soldiers died in the ambush, social media evidence and eyewitness accounts paint a starkly different picture, suggesting a significant cover-up.

 

 

 

Survivors of the hijacked train described disturbing scenes, with one passenger stating, Dead bodies are scattered around the site and inside the train. “The army’s claim of 21 deaths is a blatant lie.”Unverified reports and local sources allege over 100 Pakistani soldiers were killed, with 70–80 bodies visible at the scene. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), which claimed responsibility for the attack, dismissed the military’s assertion of a swift resolution, declaring the conflict ongoing and accusing the army’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), of disseminating falsehoods.

 

 

 

Critics highlight the military’s failure to release the names or photographs of the alleged casualties, nor has it acknowledged reports of 33 Baloch fighters killed in the clash. This aligns with a longstanding pattern of opacity in conflict zones, where the army has historically downplayed losses to control public perception. The silence has intensified scrutiny, particularly as Baloch separatist groups like the BLA leverage such incidents to underscore grievances over marginalization and military operations in the resource-rich region.

 

The discrepancies have sparked demands for independent verification. International observers and human rights organizations are urged to probe the incident, given Balochistan’s restricted media access and history of suppressed reporting. The controversy underscores a deepening trust deficit between Pakistan’s military institutions and civilians, compounded by decades of unrest in Balochistan.

The attack and its aftermath reflect the volatile security landscape in Balochistan, where separatist insurgencies persist amid accusations of state repression. As families of the missing and dead seek answers, the military’s credibility faces renewed challenges—both domestically and on global platforms.

 

 

 

ANN News continues to monitor developments, emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency in one of Pakistan’s most conflict-torn regions.