The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claims it still holds hostages from the Jaffar Express, contrary to Pakistan military's statement of resolving the crisis. BLA alleges the military deceived the public and asserts ongoing conflict after Pakistan reported freeing 340 passengers,

The separatist Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for attacking the train carrying 440 passengers in a tunnel in a remote part of Balochistan. Spokesman Jeeyand Baloch had said the group was ready to free passengers if authorities agree to release jailed militants.

Baloch separatists have taken hundreds of people hostage after attacking a passenger train. Scores have been freed after government forces launched a large-scale operation.