Jaffer Express incident reveals link between India and terrorists with handlers operating from Afghanistan: ISPR DG

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti and ISPR Director General Lt Gen Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry held a joint news conference in Islamabad, revealing critical data about the Jaffer Express terror assault in Bolan, Balochistan.

According to A News, CM Bugti indicated that the goal of the press conference was to provide information regarding the train assault and rescue effort. He hailed the Pakistan Army’s efforts to liberate captives, calling them a tremendous success, and praised security personnel for their quick and resolute response. He was unambiguous: “the terrorists involved in this act have no connection to the Baloch nation; they are merely insurgents spreading chaos.”

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry shared details of the Jaffer Express incident on Friday, revealing a strong link between India, the terrorist group, and their handlers operating from Afghanistan via satellite phones behind the hijacking.

During a news conference with Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, he showed several AI-generated, fake, and old video clips that were aired by India’s mainstream media, primarily provided by an internationally recognized terrorist group, to glorify the hijacking and build an anti-Pakistan narrative through misinformation.

He also used a map slide to educate the media on the rugged and hilly terrain around the incident location near Sibi, as well as the operation carried out by security personnel, which resulted in the hijackers’ deaths and the rescue of the hostages in a precise and successful operation.

He described it as rocky terrain, kilometers from the road and civilization, with no mobile coverage, and physically reaching the place was quite tough.

However, the ISPR DG stated that FC and Army forces responded to the terrorist activities promptly after the hijackers blew up a railway track with an IED and killed three soldiers at an FC picket before hijacking the train on March 11.

Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif stated that the terrorists were dispersed into many groups and had captured the heights, holding a group of people prisoner inside the train while the remainder were kept outside.

He went on to say that at the same time, the Indian media was conducting an information warfare operation to glorify the horrible episode in which innocent people were held captive and attacked.

He stated that terrorists had freed a set of captives picked based on ethnic profiling, and that terrorists have nothing to do with humanity, Pakistan, or Islam.

On the morning of March 12, he claimed FC and Army forces initially fought the terrorists with ground-based snipers and killed them, allowing some of the captives to escape. “When terrorists were engaged, a group took advantage of the opportunity and began running in numerous directions. “This is because the snipers engage them,” he said.

By lunchtime, the ISPR DG stated, the Zaraar company of the Special Services Group had been established, and they had completed their planning and situational assessment, distinguishing between passengers and terrorists, including suicide bombers, before to attacking them.

“First, they clear the engine, and then they begin taking out the terrorists who encountered them.” Then, bogey by bogey, they cleared the train. So, this is how it progressively evolved into a successful operation,” he stated, noting that no hostages were injured during the clearance operation.

He stated that security personnel successfully carried out a highly complicated and precisely planned counter-terrorism operation in an area containing suicide bombers within 36 hours.

He emphasized that the operation was carried out with maximum professionalism, preparation, and unshakable courage by the Pakistan Army, Pakistan Air Force, Frontier Corps (FC), and Special Services Group (SSG), with the nation’s prayers helping to ensure success.

He also disclosed that linkages to the terrorist act have been traced back to Afghanistan. “We have credible intelligence confirming that the networks orchestrating these attacks are operating from across the border in Afghanistan,” according to him.

The ISPR DG said that among those participating was a prominent individual who formerly served in the Afghan Army but is now actively engaged in terrorist actions against Pakistan. “The entire chain of events points towards external involvement, specifically from elements based in Afghanistan,” according to him.

He praised the bravery and professionalism of the soldiers that risked their lives to protect innocent citizens from an impending threat. “We are thankful to Allah and salute our brave sons who, with their detailed planning, foresight, courage, and devotion, saved precious lives in an extremely dangerous and challenging environment,” stated the leader.

He remembered that after 2004, a national consensus was formed against terrorism, resulting in the development of a comprehensive National Action Plan (NAP). “All political parties and stakeholders came together to develop this consensus, which served as the foundation for the National Action Plan.” The previous administration examined and amended it, resulting in a reinvigorated commitment to counterterrorism,” he stated.

He said that the new NAP has 14 essential principles that address the underlying causes and methods of terrorism. “If we focus on implementing these 14 points in letter and spirit, I believe terrorism can be eradicated,” he told reporters.

Responding to a query on the recent increase in terrorist activity, the ISPR DG stated, “Without hesitation, I would say that unless these 14 points are fully implemented, it will be difficult to achieve sustainable peace.”

He asked all stakeholders, including political parties, institutions, and the general public, to contribute to the implementation of the NAP, emphasizing the need of national unity and consensus in combating terrorism.

When asked why there has been an increase in terrorism, he stated that the pace of execution of the 14 elements of the National Action Plan must be evaluated first.

He stated that law enforcement authorities carried out 59,775 intelligence-based operations, both big and minor, in 2024. So far in 2025, 11,654 IBOs have been completed.

“This year, we are averaging 180 IBOs per day,” he informed us. Meanwhile, some 1,250 terrorists were “sent to hell” in 2024 and 2025, while 563 security personnel were killed in the line of duty, he stated.

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Responding to a query on the increase in terrorist activities, the ISPR DG stated, “Every minute, security forces are engaged in counter-terrorism measures. Every day, troops, police officers, and even civilians give their lives to ensure Pakistan’s future security. This battle is leaving children orphans.”

He underscored the ongoing danger from Afghanistan, saying, “We have clear information that terrorist groups, including the Khawarij and other factions, have established their leadership, recruiting networks, and training camps within Afghanistan. Afghan nationals are participating in these operations, giving safe haven and facilitation to terrorists attacking Pakistan.”

He emphasized the potentially disastrous consequences of the departure of foreign soldiers from Afghanistan. “A large amount of modern military technology, particularly night vision systems, has made its way into the hands of terrorist organizations. “This has improved their operational capabilities,” he explained.

He also emphasized Pakistan’s strong stance against criminal activities that contribute to regional insecurity. “Pakistan is taking decisive action against a wide range of illegal spectrums, including narcotics trafficking, smuggling, non-custom paid vehicles, and the massive mafias profiting from the smuggling of Iranian petrol and diesel,” he explained.

“These mafias, who have long operated freely and undermined Pakistan’s economic and social stability, are now being confronted,” the president said. “They oppose any action that threatens their entrenched interests. However, for Pakistan to reach its full potential and overcome its obstacles, the state and its people must work together.”

He stated that the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances has already been in operation since 2011. Whoever submitted an accusation concerning the mission person has every right to appear before this panel, which is convened by judges.

He said, out of a total 10,405 cases registered with this commission, as many as 8,144 cases had been resolved while 2,261 were under investigation and if we specifically speak about Balochistan, it was only 2,911 cases that reported by from the province. Out of 2,911, only 452 are ‘in balance” as rest of the cases has been resolved.

He said, the state has been resolving the issue of missing persons in systematical, methodological and institutional way.

However, there are questions from the state that should not be gone unanswered. For instance, the details of those who were involved in this atrocity in Bolan is still unknown. Who were they and are they not the missing persons.

The list of people who are members of Fitna ul Khawarij and are being trained in Afghanistan should be made public so that the public may identify them. Thousands of people were buried along Karachi’s pavements. They were also among the missing people.

citizens have gone on missions all across the world, including the United Kingdom and the United States, he added, questioning if citizens in any country had resorted to building narratives against their militaries. Those who were victims of terrorism in Pakistan are not listed as missing.

The people of Pakistan must comprehend the motivations behind their story.

In response to a question, he stated that Balochistan accounts for 44% of Pakistan’s land area, with 58% being hilly and 20% being desert and poorly inhabited. Its intelligence environment is more tough in comparison to Balochistan.

He stated that the country’s intelligence services worked around the clock to track down these leads in order to neutralize any possible event through preemptive measures. Intelligence job does not include chest pumping, and such events must be classified as intelligence failure.

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti remarked that the goal of the press conference was to give information regarding the train assault and rescue effort. He hailed the Pakistan Army’s efforts to liberate captives, calling them a tremendous success, and praised security personnel for their quick and resolute response. He was unambiguous: “the terrorists involved in this act have no connection to the Baloch nation; they are merely insurgents spreading chaos.”