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Suicide Bombing at Quetta Station Kills 26, BLA's Majeed Brigade Targets Army Trainees

Nov 9, 2024, 05:15 AM

At least 26 people were killed and over 45 injured on Saturday morning in a powerful suicide bomb blast at the Quetta railway station in southwestern Pakistan's Balochistan province. The explosion occurred as passengers were boarding the Jaffer Express train bound for Peshawar. The Baloch Liberation Army's Majeed Brigade claimed responsibility for the attack, stating it targeted Pakistani army infantry trainees returning from a course at the Infantry School. CCTV footage captured the moment of the blast, which caused significant damage to the station. Emergency services rushed the casualties to Civil Hospital Quetta, where officials warned the death toll could rise due to the severity of injuries. Authorities have imposed an emergency in the region as investigations continue.