Quetta Train Station Blast Kills 21, Injures 46 in Devastating Attack

A powerful explosion at Quetta’s railway station killed at least 21 people and injured 46 others, targeting passengers awaiting the Jaffer Express. Officials suspect a suicide attack, with the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claiming responsibility. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and an emergency has been declared at Civil Hospital Quetta.

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• Suicide bombing kills 24 in Quetta.
• Explosion at Quetta railway kills 24.
• Quetta train blast kills 21.

Quetta Train Station Blast Kills 21, Injures 46 in Devastating Attack

Suicide bombing kills 24 in Quetta

Quetta Train Station Blast Kills 21 A suicide bombing at a train station in Quetta, southwestern Pakistan, on Friday killed at least 24 people and injured another 53, according to local officials. The attack, which occurred around 9 a.m. on the city’s main railway platform, was confirmed as a suicide blast by Commissioner Hamza Shafqaat.

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist group active in the region, claimed responsibility for the attack. Senior Police Superintendent Muhammad Baloch reported that the explosion happened when many passengers were gathered on the platform. Security forces have cordoned off the area, and an investigation is ongoing.

The Chief Minister of Balochistan, Sarfraz Bugti, has ordered an inquiry, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the incident in a statement.

Balochistan, which has seen a decades-long insurgency, has experienced a surge in violence in recent years, partly fueled by the strategic leasing of the Gwadar port to China under the Belt and Road Initiative. The BLA has carried out some of Pakistan’s deadliest attacks this year, including an October assault on a convoy in Karachi that left two Chinese nationals dead.

Explosion at Quetta railway kills 24

Quetta Train Station Blast Kills 21 An explosion at a railway station in southwestern Pakistan killed at least 24 people and injured 40 others, as reported by Reuters. The train involved, which was bound from Quetta to Peshawar, had not yet arrived at the platform when the blast occurred, according to PTI. Inspector General of Police for Balochistan, Mouzzam Jah Ansari, confirmed the death toll and noted that army personnel from the Infantry School were the primary target.

Dr. Wasim Baig, a spokesperson for the civil hospital, reported that 44 injured individuals had been admitted, many of whom were critically wounded. A police official, Ayesha Faiz, stated that some critically injured passengers succumbed to their injuries in the hospital, raising the death count.

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility, stating that a suicide bomber had targeted military personnel stationed at the railway station. Government spokesperson Shahid Rind said the blast is suspected to be a suicide attack, although investigations are still ongoing, and the Bomb Disposal Squad is collecting evidence at the site.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, vowing severe consequences for those responsible and reaffirming the commitment of security forces to combat terrorism.

The explosion reportedly occurred at the station’s booking office, just before the Jaffer Express was scheduled to depart at 9:00 a.m. Balochistan has been experiencing insurgent violence, with a coordinated wave of attacks killing at least 73 people in August. The BLA, which seeks independence from Islamabad, has led the insurgency for years, often targeting infrastructure and security forces.

Quetta train blast kills 21

Quetta Train Station Blast Kills 21 At least 21 people lost their lives, and 46 others were injured in a powerful explosion at a crowded railway station in Quetta, Balochistan, on Saturday, officials reported. The blast occurred at the station’s booking office as passengers gathered on the platform awaiting the Jaffer Express’s departure to Peshawar.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Muhammad Baloch noted early evidence suggests a possible suicide attack, with the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claiming responsibility. The explosion, which also damaged the platform’s roof, could be heard across multiple areas in the city.

Rescue teams and law enforcement quickly responded, securing the site and transporting the injured to Civil Hospital Quetta, where an emergency has been declared to handle the influx.

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti condemned the attack, calling it a “horrific act targeting innocent civilians” and pledging that those responsible would be relentlessly pursued.