155 hostages freed, 27 militants killed in Pakistan train siege: security sources

BSS
Published On: 12 Mar 2025, 11:24 Updated On:12 Mar 2025, 15:11

SIBI, Pakistan, March 12, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Pakistan security sources said
Wednesday they had freed 155 hostages from around 450 passengers while
killing 27 militants as a Pakistan train siege in restive Balochistan
province entered a second day.

"Security forces have safely rescued 155 passengers... 27 terrorists have
been eliminated," a security source said, adding the operation was still
"ongoing".

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