Tragedy in Quetta: Suicide Blast Rocks Busy Railway Station

A suicide bombing at Quetta's railway station in Balochistan, Pakistan, resulted in 27 deaths, including 14 security personnel, and left 62 injured. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility, accusing the government of exploitation. Security measures across the province have been heightened in response to the attack.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Islamabad | Updated: 09-11-2024 18:16 IST | Created: 09-11-2024 18:16 IST
Tragedy in Quetta: Suicide Blast Rocks Busy Railway Station
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A deadly suicide bombing at a railway station in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan's Balochistan province, claimed the lives of at least 27 individuals on Saturday. Among the deceased were 14 security personnel, leaving many others injured, several of whom are in critical condition.

The explosion occurred as passengers prepared to board the Jaffar Express for Peshawar. The Baloch Liberation Army, an ethnic separatist group, has taken responsibility, citing grievances over resource exploitation.

Security forces swiftly secured the area, and the government has raised alerts across public locations, vowing to bring those responsible to justice. The attack underlines the rising tide of violence blighting the region, with recent statistics pointing to a surge in terrorism-related incidents.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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