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Quetta Train Station Bombing
A suicide bomber killed at least 24 in a train station attack in Quetta, Pakistan. The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility.
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Shehbaz SharifHamza ShafqaatAyesha FaizShahid Rind
- What was the government's response to the bombing?
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the bombing and vowed that those responsible would face severe consequences. He emphasized the government's determination to eliminate terrorism.
- What were the immediate results of the suicide bombing in Quetta?
- At least 24 people, including security officers, were killed and around 50 others injured when a suicide bomber attacked a train station in Quetta, Pakistan.
- Where and when did the attack take place, and what was the immediate scene?
- The attack occurred at a train station in Quetta, where nearly 100 passengers were waiting for a train to Rawalpindi. The explosion severely damaged the station's roof and a nearby tea stall.
- Which group claimed responsibility for the attack and what was their stated motive?
- The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist group, claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that their suicide bomber targeted security forces at the station.
- What is the broader context of this attack in terms of recent events and ongoing conflicts?
- This attack follows a recent bombing targeting police protecting polio workers in Balochistan, highlighting the ongoing instability and violence in the region. The BLA frequently targets security forces and Chinese nationals involved in infrastructure projects.