According to security sources, the terrorists behind the cowardly train attack are in contact with their mastermind in Afghanistan, and the terrorists have used women and children as shields. Security sources say that security forces have surrounded the terrorists, and the exchange of fire is ongoing.
According to sources, the complex operation is being carried out with the utmost caution due to the use of women and children as shields and the difficult terrain. the operation will continue until the last terrorist is eliminated.
Earlier, news had emerged that the train driver was injured by unknown persons on the Jaffar Express going from Quetta to Peshawar in Machh while the train was stopped. Railway officials had said that armed persons opened fire on the Jaffar Express near the Pir Kunri area of ​​Machh, in which the train driver was injured.
Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind said that emergency relief trains and ambulances were dispatched to the scene, and emergency was declared in hospitals in Sibi. He said that security forces have also surrounded the area, and the nature of the incident and possible terrorist aspects are being examined.
Railway officials said that the Jaffar Express has 9 coaches and 500 passengers. Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi has sought a report on the incident. According to Controller Railways Muhammad Kashif, efforts are being made to contact the passengers and staff.
According to Balochistan government spokesman Shahid Rind, there are difficulties in accessing the scene due to the difficult terrain. The Balochistan government has directed emergency measures, and all institutions are mobilized.
