A view of the Quetta Railway Station after the arrival of Jaffar Express: Photo Daily Quetta Voice

News Desk: Train services between Balochistan and other parts of Pakistan have been suspended following a deadly attack near the Mashkaf Tunnel area of Bolan, approximately 160 kilometers from Quetta.

According to sources within Pakistan Railways, the decision was made in response to the attack, during which more than 400 passengers, including numerous security personnel, were taken hostage by armed militants.

Security forces launched a large-scale rescue operation, which has been ongoing for over 40 hours. So far, at least 190 passengers have been successfully rescued, while 31 terrorists have been killed in the operation.

Rescue and security operations are still underway as authorities work to secure the area and ensure the safety of the remaining hostages.

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Quetta Voice is an English Daily covering all unfolding political, economic and social issues relating to Balochistan, Pakistan's largest province in terms of area. QV's main focus is on stories related to education, promotion of quality education and publishing reports about out of school children in the province. QV has also a vigilant eye on health, climate change and other key sectors.