Conflicting claims have emerged over the fate of Jaffar Express hostages, with the BLA claiming mass executions while Pakistani security forces saying they have conducted a successful rescue operation.

Security personnel among 10 dead as 16 terrorists killed in gun battle; around 104 passengers rescued; dozens still held by assailants.

Today, the enemy forces attempted an armed advance using heavy artillery and sophisticated weaponry, leading to intense clashes… In direct retaliation to Pakistan’s persistent aggression … the BLA has executed 50 additional captive enemy personnel within the past hour,