Militants kill 10 people after hijacking passenger train, taking hostages in western Pakistan, officials state

03/12/25 • 1 min

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Militants kill 10 people after hijacking passenger train, taking hostages in western Pakistan, officials say

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Militants kill 10 people after hijacking passenger train, taking hostages in western Pakistan, officials say

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