Jaffar Express attack: FIA register cases for spreading fake news

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered cases against three individuals for spreading fake news about the Jaffar Express attack, ARY News reported.

Three cases were registered against Ahmad Noorani, Shafiq Ahmad Advocate, and Aina Durkhanai under the PECA Act by FIA Cyber Crime Islamabad.

According to the FIRs, the accused have spread anti-state propaganda online, inciting hatred against national institutions following the attack. They used their verified social media accounts to promote a banned organization and create public uncertainty.

The FIA is investigating further to identify additional accounts involved in spreading malicious propaganda, the FIA spokesperson said.

The spokesperson further stated this move is part of an intensified effort by the FIA to crack down on cybercrimes, with a particular focus on misinformation and hate speech online.

Read Moer: Forces rescued Jaffar Express hostages unharmed: DG ISPR

Earlier, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said Pakistan forces rescued Jaffar Express hostages unharmed in one of the challenging operations, ARY News reported.

This he said while briefing the media on Jaffar Express hijacking incident flanked by Balochistan CM Sarfraz Bugti.

DG ISPR. Lt. General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said an IED explosion targeted the Jaffar Express around 1 PM on March 11, forcing the train to stop.

He said the BLA attackers, divided into multiple groups, first launched an assault on a nearby FC post, martyring three soldiers. Subsequently, one group held women and children hostage inside the train, while others forced passengers to disembark and gathered them on the ground.

DG ISPR revealed that the Jaffar Express incident occurred in a highly challenging and remote area, which complicated the security operation.