Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi stated that the attack on Jaffar Express was a well-planned act and part of a foreign conspiracy.
Abbasi emphasized that if authorities had prior intelligence about the attack, preventive measures would have been taken. He reiterated that Pakistan continues to face terrorism, and all global powers, including China, the U.S., and Pakistan, stand united against terrorism.
The minister confirmed that over 104 passengers have been rescued from the train, while efforts are underway to evacuate more. However, he refrained from disclosing further details about the ongoing rescue operation.
He assured that a rescue train is present at the site, and railway staff is actively engaged in operations without any logistical constraints.
Abbasi also linked the recent attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to a neighboring country's conspiracy and stressed that Pakistan's security forces are responding with full capability. He acknowledged the sacrifices of youth and security personnel in thwarting such attacks.
The minister confirmed that the Inspector General (IG) of Railways has been deployed to the incident site and urged national unity, saying, “We must stand behind our armed forces and security institutions.”
He vowed that the sacrifices of the martyrs would not go in vain and warned that if fire is ignited nearby, it could reach our homes too.
