A massive bomb explosion occurred at the Quetta Railway Station in Pakistan on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of at least 26 people and injuring 50 others. Authorities have stated that preliminary evidence suggests the attack may have been a suicide bombing.
The Baloch Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the blast. According to reports, nearly 100 passengers were waiting on the platform for a train heading to Rawalpindi when the explosion took place. The blast caused widespread panic, with passengers scattering and nearby tea stalls and luggage being destroyed. The force of the explosion also damaged the platform’s roof, and the blast was heard in surrounding areas.
BREAKING; At Least 12 killed in bombing at a train station in Quetta in Pakistan’s Balochistan province where the military regime’s 20 year oppression, abduction and disappearance of tens of thousands of Baloch men , women and children has led to this,
A failed state by any… pic.twitter.com/H3gDjVX013
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The Balochistan government has strongly condemned the attack, highlighting the increasing trend of terrorist assaults targeting civilians, including women and children. The government vowed to bring those responsible to justice.
A government spokesperson confirmed that evidence was collected from the site by the Bomb Disposal Squad. In total, 14 soldiers and 12 civilians were reported dead as a result of the attack.
#Pakistan is suffering the consequences of its deeds. #BombBlast took place in the #QuettaRailwayStation of Pakistan in which hundreds of people lost their lives. Pakistan itself is responsible for this.
क्वेटा रेलवे स्टेशन को बलूच सेना ने उड़ा दिया! #Blast pic.twitter.com/uUgMeQ4jKk
— Rocky Bhai 😎 (@Iambakshi) November 9, 2024
This incident follows a recent series of bomb explosions in Pakistan. A similar attack occurred in North Waziristan, where four security personnel were killed, and several others injured. In Balochistan, another bomb blast near a school claimed the lives of seven individuals, including five students. The rising frequency of bomb attacks across the country has raised concerns about public safety and security.