India, March 12 -- A video showing how the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militants attacked the Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express train in Pakistan's Bolan and hijacked more than 450 passengers has surfaced online.

HT could not independently verify the authenticity of the video, which AFP reported was released by the militants.

Pakistani security forces have rescued 190 hostages held by the gunmen and have killed 30 attackers, AFP reported, citing security sources. Officials said that rescue operations were complicated as suicide bombers wearing explosive-laden vests were positioned near the hostages.

BLA militants blew up a railway track and opened fire on the train on Tuesday. After coming under fire, the militants took control of the tra...