Suicide Bombing Targets Train in Quetta, Kills At Least 14
A suicide bomber targeted a passenger train at the Chaman Railway Crossing in Quetta on Sunday, killing at least 14 people and injuring 20 others, according to the Balochistan government. The attack marks one of the deadliest single terrorist incidents in the provincial capital in recent months, striking a civilian transport artery in broad daylight.
Emergency services were deployed to the site following the blast, with the injured shifted to nearby hospitals. Security forces cordoned off the area as investigation teams moved in to assess the scale of the attack and gather evidence.
Senior government figures swiftly condemned the bombing. Federal Minister Aleem Khan praised the vigilance of security forces, while PPP Vice President Senator Sherry Rehman issued a strong condemnation, calling the attack a direct assault on civilian life and national stability.
President Asif Zardari also paid tribute to the security forces for their ongoing efforts against terrorism, in remarks linked to the broader counter-terrorism context. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the Quetta train attack.
The incident raises urgent concerns about the security of Pakistan's railway infrastructure in Balochistan, a region that has witnessed persistent militant activity. Authorities have indicated that a full security review of railway corridors in the province is expected in the coming days.
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