RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif has disclosed details of the Jaffer Express operation, saying that terrorists launched their attack in a difficult-to-reach mountainous area, making the security forces’ response even more challenging.
During a joint press conference with Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Friday, DG ISPR revealed that the terrorists had targeted Jaffer Express in a remote area with no mobile network coverage. He confirmed that a Frontier Corpse (FC) post was nearby, and three FC personnel were martyred in the initial assault.
DG ISPR explained that security forces had to enter the train from the engine side to engage the attackers. “Terrorists held women inside the train while bringing other passengers outside in groups.”
He further highlighted that during the attack, Indian media was actively engaged in propaganda, using artificial intelligence (AI) to generate misleading footage. “The visuals broadcast by Indian media were AI-generated and old clips were recycled to push a false narrative.”
Providing a timeline of the attack, he said the first explosion on Jaffer Express occurred around 1 PM on March 11. “These terrorists have no link to Balochistan or Pakistan; they are not even connected to humanity,” he remarked.
DG ISPR further said that during the attack, the assailants were in contact with their mastermind in Afghanistan.
Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif said, “Many terrorists were seen fleeing during the operation. They had suicide bombers positioned in different groups, but our elite Zarrar Company skilfully neutralised them.”
Terrorists aim to destabilise Pakistan: Sarfraz Bugti
Speaking at the press conference, Balochistan CM Sarfraz Bugti condemned the attack, saying that such acts were intended to destabilise Pakistan. He praised the security forces for their swift and successful operation.
“These terrorists violated Baloch traditions, which regard such actions with great disdain. They have no connection with the Baloch people or their struggle.”
CM Bugti expressed gratitude to the international community for condemning the attack, saying that global solidarity against terrorism was crucial.
This is a developing story and more details will follow soon