Train blast in Quetta kills at least 24kills at least 24 in Pakistan
A powerful blast near a railway track in Quetta, Pakistan, killed at least 24 people and wounded dozens on Sunday. Officials said the attack targeted a train carrying security personnel and their families in Balochistan, and separatist militants claimed responsibility.
The killing highlights the continuing insurgency in Pakistan’s southwest and the risk to transport and security forces there.
Pakistani Officials
Pakistani officials described the blast as a terrorist attack on a train carrying security personnel and civilians. They said emergency teams were sent to the scene and that the dead and injured were being counted.
Separatist Militants
The Balochistan separatist group that claimed the attack said it targeted what it called occupying forces. Its statement framed the bombing as part of an organized campaign against Pakistani security institutions.
- Balochistan covers nearly half of Pakistan’s land area.
- Quetta sits in a high valley near important passes into Afghanistan.
- Pakistan has faced separatist unrest in Balochistan for decades.
