&imwidth=800&imheight=600&format=webp&quality=medium "At least 24 Killed, including military personnel in train blast in southwest Pakistan")
A blast inside a train in Pakistan on Sunday (May 24) claimed the lives of at least 24 people, including army servicemen. The train was carrying military personnel when the blast took place in turbulent southwestern province of Balochistan, said a senior official. The attack has also left 50 people injured.
The blast took place near the railway track near Chaman Phatak in Balochistan's largest city Quetta causing partial damage to a train. At least 10 vehicles parked nearby were also damaged, according to police officials.
Emergency services, including rescue teams and firefighters, rushed to the spot to take control of the situation.
The responsibility of the attack has been claimed by banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) reported ARY News that has described it as a ‘fidayeen’ (suicide) attack targeting Pakistani military personnel.
According to reports, the force of the explosion caused two of the train coaches to overturn and catch fire.
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The train headed to Peshawar was passing a signal at Chaman Pattak in Quetta "when an explosive-laden car hit one of the carriages that resulted in a big blast", an official told AFP.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and said such acts will not weaken the resolve of the people of Pakistan to fight terrorism.
“I strongly condemn the heinous bomb explosion near Chaman Phatak, Quetta, which has resulted in the tragic loss of innocent lives and left many others injured,” said Sharif.
"Such cowardly acts of terrorism cannot weaken the resolve of the people of Pakistan. We remain steadfast in our determination to eliminate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,
“I express my heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and pray for the swift recovery of the injured. The entire nation stands in solidarity with the people of Balochistan in this hour of grief,” he added.
