In a dramatic response to BLA’s train hijacking, Pakistan’s military launched Operation Green Bolan, rescuing 346 hostages and killing 33 militants. Rooted in decades of insurgency, Baloch groups demand autonomy over resource-rich Balochistan. They target Chinese investments linked to CPEC, blaming them for local marginalization, intensifying instability in the region.
Baloch Insurgency and the Recent Train Hijacking in Pakistan.
The Pakistani military launched "Operation Green Bolan" and after a 30-hour standoff, successfully rescued 346 hostages and killed all 33 militants involved in the attack.
The BLA has been active since the early 2000s and was designated a global terrorist organization by the United States in 2019.
It is a historical region in West and South Asia, which includes regions in present day Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan.
In Pakistan, it is the largest province by land area, covering around 44% of the total area. It is located on the southeastern edge of the Iranian plateau....
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