The train hijacking in south-western Pakistan represents a major escalation in the region’s long-running insurgency.

Baloch separatists who hijacked a Pakistani passenger train claimed to have executed all 214 military hostages after their deadline to exchange them for Baloch political prisoners expired. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) accused the Pakistani government of ignoring their ultimatum,

Separatist group Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for the hijack of a train in Pakistan's Balochistan province. The group claims they have 214 hostages, whom they have now executed after their ultimatum was ignored by Pakistani forces.