Pakistan’s military spokesperson, DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has accused India of being the main sponsor of terrorism in Balochistan, linking the recent Jaffar Express attack to its unfriendly policies.
Addressing a press briefing alongside Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, Lt Gen Chaudhry said, “The latest attack in Balochistan and other terrorist incidents that took place in the past…we understand that the main sponsor of these [attacks] is your eastern neighbor.”
Jaffar Express Attack
On March 11, terrorists from the banned outfit attacked Jaffar Express in Bolan district, blowing up railway tracks and taking 440 passengers hostage.
The military rescued all hostages after a 36-hour-long operation, killing 33 militants. However, 26 passengers and four security personnel were martyred before the operation concluded.
Lt Gen Chaudhry revealed that these terrorists had divided hostages into groups, using women and children as human shields. Some passengers escaped but were fired upon by militants. Intelligence confirmed that the attackers were in contact with handlers in Afghanistan, and some were suicide bombers.
“The latest attack and past incidents are part of India’s continued policy to fuel terrorism in Pakistan.”
India’s Role & Media Propaganda
The DG ISPR accused Indian media of spreading fake propaganda during the attack using AI-generated videos and old terrorist footage. He stated, “Indian media tried to create a false narrative against Pakistan while supporting the attackers.”
Successful Operation
Pakistan’s military launched a complex rescue mission, ensuring no casualties occurred during the final clearance operation.
Lt Gen Chaudhry reiterated that Pakistan’s armed forces remain committed to eliminating terrorism and safeguarding national security.
