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Quetta Railway Station Bombing
A bomb blast at Quetta's railway station results in numerous casualties, with the Baloch Liberation Army claiming responsibility.
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Shahbaz SharifHamza ShafkatWasim Baig
- Who claimed responsibility for the attack?
- The explosion occurred near a ticket counter during the departure of two trains. Initial reports indicate that soldiers and civilians were among the casualties.
- What happened at the Quetta railway station?
- A bomb exploded at a railway station in Quetta, Pakistan, killing at least 25 people and injuring many more. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
- Where did the explosion take place and when?
- The BLA, a banned separatist group, stated that the attack targeted a unit of the Pakistani army that had completed training at an infantry school. They are fighting for greater autonomy for the Balochistan province.
- What was the target of the attack according to the BLA?
- Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif vowed that those responsible for the attack would pay a heavy price. The incident is one of many terrorist attacks in Pakistan in recent years.
- What is the significance of this event in the context of Pakistan?
- The bombing highlights the ongoing conflict and instability in the Balochistan region of Pakistan. The area has seen frequent clashes due to ethnic and religious tensions, and various militant groups operate within its borders.