Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 24 on Pakistan Train Near Quetta
A suicide bomber detonated explosives beside a passenger train carrying security personnel in Balochistan province. At least 24 people died and more than 70 were injured in the blast.
abcnews.go.comA suicide bomber attacked a passenger train near Quetta in southwestern Pakistan, killing at least 24 people and injuring more than 70 others. The blast occurred when a vehicle packed with explosives was detonated near the railway track as the train passed through the city. Two passenger cars overturned and caught fire, according to footage shared online.
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The train was carrying military personnel returning home for the Eid holiday. Several buildings and more than a dozen parked vehicles were also damaged in the explosion. The Balochistan Liberation Army said it carried out the attack, claiming it targeted security forces. The group, which is outlawed in Pakistan, seeks independence for the province.
Minister condemned the bombing, calling it a heinous act and expressing condolences to victims’ families. He stated the nation remains determined to eliminate terrorism. A spokesman for the Balochistan provincial government also condemned the targeting of civilians and said terrorist elements deserve no leniency.
The area around Quetta has seen repeated attacks by insurgent groups on security forces and government targets. The Balochistan Liberation Army has previously claimed responsibility for similar strikes.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
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Security measures around Quetta may increase in coming days.
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Train services in Balochistan could face temporary disruptions.
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