‘Mistook us for dead’: Pakistan train driver recalls 36-hour terror siege

The driver of Jaffar Express recounted the terror when BLA militants attacked the train, killing 21 civilians and 4 soldiers. The militants exploded a bomb under the engine, causing a derailment. The Pakistani military rescued 340 passengers after a two-day standoff, claiming 33 attackers were killed. The BLA disputed this, alleging they still hold hostages.

​The driver of Jaffar Express recounted the terror when BLA militants attacked the train, killing 21 civilians and 4 soldiers. The militants exploded a bomb under the engine, causing a derailment. The Pakistani military rescued 340 passengers after a two-day standoff, claiming 33 attackers were killed. The BLA disputed this, alleging they still hold hostages.