A video claiming that the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked the Jaffar Express train in Pakistan went viral in 2019. The video alleged that the hijackers forced passengers off the train and set it ablaze. The claim gained traction on social media, with users attributing the incident to separatist violence in Balochistan.
Claim
The viral video asserts that the BLA hijacked the Jaffar Express, evicted passengers, and burned the train as part of an act of separatist violence in Pakistan.
Fact
The claim is false. The video does not depict a hijacking or an attack by the BLA. It is actually footage from a fire incident involving the Jaffar Express caused by a technical fault in 2019. The fire broke out due to mechanical issues, and there was no evidence linking it to any hijacking or militant activity. Top sources confirming this include:
- BoomLive, which conducted a detailed fact-check of the claim.
- Dawn, a reputable Pakistani news outlet, which reported on the technical fault causing the fire.
- Geo News, which corroborated the absence of militant involvement in the incident.
Conclusion
False Content: The claim that the BLA hijacked and burned the Jaffar Express is entirely false and misleading. The video pertains to a mechanical fire incident unrelated to any militant activity.
