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Quetta Bombing: 26 Killed
A bomb attack in Quetta, Pakistan, killed 26 people, with the Baloch Liberation Army claiming responsibility.
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- What was the outcome of the bomb attack in Quetta, Pakistan?
- A bomb blast at a railway station in Quetta, Pakistan, killed 26 people, including 14 soldiers. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist group, claimed responsibility for the attack.
- What is the significance of the high death toll in Balochistan?
- The death toll from the Saturday bombing was the highest in Balochistan in recent years, highlighting the ongoing conflict between the Pakistani government and separatist groups in the region.
- Where and when did the bomb blast occur, and who claimed responsibility?
- The explosion occurred in the passenger area of the main train station in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province. The BLA stated that the attack targeted Pakistani soldiers who had completed a course at a military academy.
- Who are the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), and what are their objectives and activities?
- The BLA, a Baloch separatist group, frequently targets Pakistani security forces and infrastructure projects, often accusing the government and foreign investors, especially China, of exploiting the region's resources and neglecting the local population.
- How did the Pakistani government respond to the attack, and what is the ongoing investigation about?
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif vowed that the perpetrators would face severe consequences. Police are investigating whether the bombing was carried out by a suicide bomber or involved pre-planted explosives.