The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has
confirmed the successful completion of the Bolan Operation, resulting in
the elimination of all 33 terrorists and the rescue of 346 hostages.
While no hostages were harmed during the clearance operation, 21 civilians
were martyred due to terrorist brutality before the military intervention.
Additionally, four Frontier Corps (FC) personnel embraced martyrdom
during the operation.
Joint Military Operation Details
The operation was carried out with the joint efforts of the Pakistan
Army, Air Force, Frontier Corps (FC), and the Special Services Group (SSG).
According to Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, Director General of ISPR,
the following key strategies were executed:
- Elimination
of Suicide Bombers: The suicide attackers were
neutralized first to prevent further casualties.
- Hostage
Rescue in Phases: The hostages were systematically
freed in carefully planned stages.
- Use
of Human Shields by Terrorists: The attackers
attempted to shield themselves using women and children, but expert
marksmen eliminated them with precision.
- Direct
Afghan Terrorist Link: Intelligence reports confirm
that the attack was orchestrated by a terrorist leader based in
Afghanistan, who maintained direct contact with the attackers via
satellite phones.
Misleading Propaganda by Indian Media
Following the operation, Indian media engaged in
disinformation by circulating old photos, AI-generated content, and
manipulated videos to distort the events. The nexus between terrorists
and their foreign facilitators was evident, highlighting a coordinated
effort to undermine Pakistan’s security.
Political Responses and Government
Tributes
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
expressed his admiration for the armed forces, stating that the
professionalism of security forces and the leadership of the Army Chief ensured
minimal losses during the operation. He extended prayers for the martyrs
and their families.
Several high-ranking officials also acknowledged the
security forces' dedication:
- President
Asif Ali Zardari
- Speaker
National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq
- Federal
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi
Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar criticized
certain political elements for exploiting the tragedy for political gains. He
condemned the Indian media, Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), and Pakistan
Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for spreading misinformation about the incident.
Timeline of the Attack and Military
Response
According to Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry,
the attack unfolded as follows:
- March
11, 1:00 AM: Terrorists blew up the
railway track in the Osipur area of Bolan, Balochistan,
targeting the Jaffar Express with 440 passengers on board.
- Initial
Terrorist Actions: The attackers held passengers
hostage, using them as human shields.
- Terrorist
Communications: The militants were in direct
contact with handlers in Afghanistan.
- First
Phase (March 12): 100 hostages released.
- Final
Clearance (March 13): All terrorists eliminated,
remaining hostages rescued.
During the operation, three FC personnel stationed at the
railway picket were martyred initially, with one additional FC
soldier embracing martyrdom during the mission.
Aftermath and Future Counterterrorism
Measures
- The
bomb disposal squad has been deployed to clear the train and
surrounding areas.
- Intelligence
agencies are tracking down facilitators and terrorist
sympathizers.
- The
Pakistani government has urged the Afghan interim government to prevent
its territory from being used for terrorist activities against
Pakistan.
Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif
emphasized that terrorists targeting innocent Pakistani citizens will be
brought to justice, and the Jaffar Express attack has changed the
counterterrorism landscape in Pakistan.
Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring national
security and combating terrorism at all levels.
Source: Jang E-Paper
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