A bomb blast targeting a train in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan kills at least 24 people, with dozens more injured, according to multiple reports. The attack hits a shuttle train carrying Pakistani security and military personnel and their families, and it is described as occurring in or near the provincial capital, Quetta. Injuries are reported as ranging from dozens to more than 50, depending on the account, with one outlet citing higher numbers of casualties.
Several sources say the blast took place ahead of the Eid holiday. Reporting also indicates the explosion damages the train and triggers an immediate emergency response.
Separatist militants are reported to claim responsibility. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) says it carried out the attack and describes it as a suicide bombing. The attack is characterized by some outlets as targeting military or security personnel rather than the general public.
Across the reports, officials provide casualty figures while confirming the nature of the target and the involvement of separatist militants, with exact totals varying slightly by source.
