Chaos on the Rails: Deadly Attack on Jaffer Express in Balochistan

An express train in Balochistan, Pakistan, was attacked by unidentified gunmen, injuring several passengers. The assault occurred near Ab-e-Gum, Mach Town, and remains unclaimed. Rescue and security operations are underway as officials report multiple injuries and the dispatch of an emergency relief train.

Unidentified gunmen launched an attack on the Jaffer Express train in Pakistan's volatile Balochistan province, leaving several passengers injured, according to local media outlets.

The attack unfolded near Ab-e-Gum, Mach Town, with six armed assailants opening fire, inciting panic among the hundreds of passengers aboard, The Express Tribune reported. Authorities are actively pursuing those responsible.

No faction has yet claimed responsibility for this brazen act, which adds another incident to the region’s persistent insurgent-driven volatility. Security forces and rescue teams have been deployed to ensure safety and provide emergency relief.