At least 24 killed in Pakistan train blast claimed by separatist militants
A bomb blast on a shuttle train in Balochistan, Pakistan, has resulted in at least 24 fatalities and around 70 injuries. The attack, claimed by the separatist group Baloch Liberation Army, is part of a series of violent incidents targeting trains and security forces in the region. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and expressed condolences to the victims' families.
- ▪The explosion occurred while the train was carrying security personnel and their families.
- ▪The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack, describing it as a suicide bombing.
- ▪The blast derailed the train and damaged nearby residential buildings, leading to additional casualties.
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At least 24 killed in Pakistan train blast claimed by separatist militantsTopic:Terrorist AttacksSun 24 May 2026 at 8:38pmSun 24 May 2026 at 8:38pmSun 24 May 2026 at 8:38pmThe attack is the latest in a series of strikes on trains and infrastructure in the province. (Reuters: Naseer Ahmed)In short:An explosion that hit a shuttle train carrying Pakistani security personnel and their families has killed at least 24 people and injured around 70, local officials say.The attack is the latest in a series of strikes on trains, security forces and infrastructure in the Balochistan province.Separatist militant group Baloch Liberation Army says it is behind the attack.
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