Suicide Bomber Kills 26 at Quetta Station
Suicide Bomber Kills 26 at Quetta Station
Suicide Bomber Kills 26 at Quetta Station
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A suicide bombing at Quetta Railway Station in Pakistan on Saturday killed at least 26 people, including soldiers and railway staff, and injured approximately 62 others, some critically. The attack occurred as nearly 100 passengers were waiting for a train bound for Rawalpindi, and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility, stating it targeted security personnel at the station. Eyewitnesses described a scene of chaos and bloodshed, with one victim comparing it to 'Judgement Day'. Officials are investigating how the attacker, disguised as a passenger, managed to bypass security despite existing measures. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif condemned the attack and called for accountability, as many families of the injured seek answers regarding security lapses. The incident underscores the ongoing violence in Balochistan, a region plagued by insurgency and instability.

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