Dozens Killed in Pakistan Train Station Suicide Blast
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A bomb exploded at a train station in Quetta, a city in Pakistan. At least 25 people died, and many more were hurt. The explosion happened when a train was about to leave for another city, Peshawar. A group called the Baloch Liberation Army said they caused the explosion. The police believe a person with a bomb made the explosion happen.
There have been more attacks in this area recently. Some people want more control over local resources and their region, called Balochistan. This place is rich in natural resources, but it is one of Pakistan’s least developed regions.
One of the injured people, Abdul Jabbar, said he was buying a ticket when the explosion happened. He described it as a very scary moment. Another man, Muhammad Sohail, saw the damage and heard people crying for help. Many people in Pakistan are very sad and angry about this attack.
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In Quetta, Pakistan, at least 25 people were killed, and about 50 were injured after a bomb exploded at a busy train station. The explosion occurred just as a morning train was preparing to leave for the city of Peshawar. The Baloch Liberation Army, a separatist militant group, claimed responsibility, calling it a suicide bombing aimed at Pakistan’s security forces.
Balochistan, where Quetta is located, has seen a rise in violent attacks. The region is rich in natural resources but remains underdeveloped. Many groups, including separatists, are fighting for more control over local resources and independence. This violence has become more common, putting people’s lives at risk.
A survivor, Abdul Jabbar, was buying his ticket when the explosion happened. He described it as terrifying and said he felt like it was “the end of the world.” Another person, Muhammad Sohail, arrived at the station just after the explosion. He saw the destruction and people injured on the ground. Many leaders in Pakistan condemned the attack, calling it inhumane.
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At least 25 people were killed, including 14 soldiers, in a suicide bombing at Quetta railway station in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. The explosion took place as a morning train prepared to leave for Peshawar. The Baloch Liberation Army, a militant separatist group, claimed responsibility, targeting what they said was a Pakistan military unit returning from a training course. Police estimate the bomber carried 6-8kg of explosives, causing extensive damage and loss of life among both civilians and military personnel.
Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest and least developed province, is rich in natural resources. However, separatist groups, including the Baloch Liberation Army, have intensified attacks in recent years, demanding greater autonomy and control over local resources. The province’s strategic importance is heightened by its proximity to Afghanistan, Iran, and the Arabian Sea, making it a hotspot for security challenges.
Survivors of the explosion describe scenes of horror, with injured civilians and soldiers scattered across the platform. Abdul Jabbar, who was buying a ticket, recalled the moment as “apocalyptic.” Another witness, Muhammad Sohail, arrived minutes after the blast and described the devastation as “utter chaos.” Pakistani leaders condemned the attack, with Balochistan’s chief minister pledging to bring the perpetrators to justice and calling the act “worse than inhuman.”
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