A suicide bomber struck Quetta Railway Station Saturday morning, killing at least 25 people and injuring more than 50, according to Express News. The blast tore through a crowded platform as passengers gathered to board the Jafar Express, set to depart for Peshawar at 9:00 am.
Chaos at the Station
The explosion triggered panic and confusion, with bystanders scrambling to safety amid the smoke and debris. Police and rescue teams arrived within minutes, and emergency personnel swiftly evacuated the wounded to Civil Hospital Quetta. The hospital declared an emergency as staff struggled to manage the casualties. Dr. Abdul Sattar, the hospital’s Medical Superintendent, confirmed the loss of life, saying the injured included both men and women, some in critical condition.
A hospital spokesperson added, “We’ve received 46 injured so far, all receiving immediate treatment.”
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Officials Condemn Attack
Balochistan’s Chief Minister, Sardar Baloch, strongly condemned the attack, expressing outrage at yet another act of violence targeting civilians. He promised a full investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice, saying, “These terrorists are going after civilians—workers, women, children. They will be held accountable.”
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a banned militant group, has claimed responsibility for the attack. Provincial officials, including Health Minister Bakht Kakr and government spokesperson Shahid Rand, confirmed suspicions that it was a suicide bombing. Rand added that several injured victims remain in critical condition.
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Heightened Security
In response to the bombing, Quetta Division Commissioner Hamza Shafqaat confirmed that the attacker avoided security checkpoints by entering the station through open areas. Authorities have since ramped up security, with police and Frontier Corps conducting spot checks across the city.
Recent Violence in the Region
Saturday’s bombing follows other incidents of violence in the province. Pakistan Railways recently resumed train service between Quetta and Peshawar on October 11 after suspending it for more than six weeks. The suspension came after an August blast destroyed a critical railway bridge between Kolpur and Mach, also claimed by the BLA.
The Quetta bombing underscores the region’s ongoing security challenges and has heightened concerns about public safety in Balochistan.
