Baloch rebels claiming to have killed 214 hostages on a hijacked train in Pakistan. However, Pakistani forces responded with an operation that resulted in the rescue of 354 passengers.

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,

Pakistan's security forces rescued 104 hostages after an armed attack on the Jaffar Express in Balochistan's Bolan Pass. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility and threatened to execute hostages if military operations continued.