Baloch Liberation Army
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) is a separatist militant group operating in Pakistan's Balochistan province, advocating for the independence of Balochistan from Pakistan. The BLA is known for its attacks on military and government targets, as well as for its involvement in kidnappings and other forms of violence. The group aims to gain autonomy and rights for the Baloch people, who they believe have been marginalized by the Pakistani state. Recently, the BLA was in the news for hijacking a train, resulting in a deadly standoff with Pakistani security forces.
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India:
The audacious hijack of Jaffar Express train by the separatist Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on March 11 ripped open the festering wound that’s Balochistan.
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India:
The Baloch Liberation Army has issued a statement claiming responsibility for executing 214 hostages.
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India:
The Baloch Liberation Army opened fire on the Jaffar Express train.
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Germany:
The Baloch Liberation Army carried out a violent attack on a train, taking hostages and killing many.
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India:
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked the Jaffar Express, a train en route from Quetta to Peshawar.
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