At least 26 people were killed and 62 injured in a suicide blast at Quetta Railway Station on Saturday, primarily targeting law enforcement personnel, while civilians were also affected, according to local authorities. The blast follows a recent bombing in Mastung district that killed eight, including children, highlighting a surge in violence in Balochistan.
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Quetta Division Commissioner Hamza Shafqaat confirmed it as a suicide attack, with gatherings banned and heightened alerts at bus stations and railways. Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility, stating the target was army personnel. Provincial health officials reported that 14 army members and 12 civilians lost their lives, with several injured in critical condition.
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The BLA has escalated attacks recently, previously disrupting train services by damaging key railway infrastructure in Balochistan. Train services were briefly restored but remain under threat due to the rise in violence across the province.
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