Why in news
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) attacked a train in Pakistan, the Jaffar Express, resulting in the deaths of 21 passengers.
Pakistan security forces responded, killing at least 33 Baloch rebels.
Pak’s Allegations & India's Response
Pakistan's Foreign Office and military claimed that India and Taliban-controlled Afghanistan were supporting the BLA.
They claimed that the BLA used Afghan and Indian weapons.
India strongly denied these allegations.
India stated that Pakistan should "look inwards" instead of blaming others for its internal problems.
India said that "The whole world knows where the epicentre of global terrorism lies" implying that Pakistan is the source of terrorism.
BLA's Claims
The BLA claimed responsibility for the attack and stated that they had taken numerous hostages, including Pakistani security personnel.
The BLA stated that they released woman, children, and Baloch passengers.
Background
The BLA is a militant group fighting for Baloch independence in Pakistan's Balochistan province.
The region has a long history of insurgency and resistance against the Pakistani government.
The BLA is classified as a terrorist organization by the U.S.
Balochistan's importance
Balochistan is Pakistan's largest province and is rich in natural resources.
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