09.11.2024 12:01
An explosion occurred at the train station in the city of Quetta, located in southwestern Pakistan. The attack, which was claimed by the separatist Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), resulted in the deaths of at least 26 people and injured many others. The moment of the explosion was captured on camera.
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A bomb attack occurred at a train station in the Balochistan province located in southwestern Pakistan.
According to a report by Geo News television, an explosion took place at the ticket counter of the train station in Ketta, Balochistan. Security official Muhammad Akram stated that at least 26 people were killed and 46 were injured due to the explosion at the train station in Ketta.
THE ATTACKER CAME WITH A SUITCASE
Ketta security official Hamza Shafqaat explained that the cause of the explosion was a suicide attack. Shafqaat noted that "it is difficult to stop a person whose intention is to carry out a suicide attack" and reported that police and other teams quickly arrived at the scene, emergency measures were taken at Ketta Hospital, and additional doctors and support staff were assigned to assist the injured.
THE SEPARATIST BLA CLAIMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ATTACK
Authorities stated that some of the injured are in critical condition and the death toll may rise. The attack, which occurred while many passengers were on the platform, was claimed by the separatist Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).
The moment of the attack was captured on security cameras, revealing the horrifying intensity of the explosion.
PAKISTAN'S TERRORISM ISSUE
Attacks in Pakistan are particularly concentrated in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces, which border Afghanistan. Armed groups claiming to defend the rights of Pashtun and Baloch ethnic groups carry out attacks against Pakistani security forces and civilians in both provinces.
Islamabad claims that the Pakistani Taliban has established itself in Afghanistan and organizes its attacks from there, while the Afghan administration denies these allegations.
In Balochistan, the attacks of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) are particularly notable. The BLA seeks the separation of Balochistan province from Pakistan and for the Baloch people to govern this region. Balochistan is the richest province in Pakistan in terms of resources, yet the region is less developed compared to the rest of the country.
The BLA occasionally attacks security forces, civilians coming to work in Balochistan, and companies operating there.
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