New Delhi, March 13 -- In an escalation of violence in Balochistan, an attack on a passenger train has left 21 people dead, while the Pakistan Army responded by eliminating 33 militants. Four soldiers were also killed in the operation, adding to the heavy toll in the volatile region.

Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian has described the incident as "most distressing," stressing that sympathy should extend to all affected.

"Our sympathies go inevitably, spontaneously to the bereaved families, whether they are militants or train passengers, after all, fellow human beings," he said. He noted that the Baloch Liberation Front remains a strong and active force and criticised Islamabad for failing to engage with them.

"The Balochi Liberation Fro...