Suicide Blast in Quetta Kills 16, Injures Over 30
Quetta, Pakistan— At least 16 people were killed and more than 30 injured in a powerful suicide bombing in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Sunday.The explosion occurred near Chaman Phatak (Chaman Gate) area, close to the railway tracks, where a passenger train was stationed. According to initial reports, the suicide bomber detonated explosives…
Quetta, Pakistan— At least 16 people were killed and more than 30 injured in a powerful suicide bombing in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Sunday.
The explosion occurred near Chaman Phatak (Chaman Gate) area, close to the railway tracks, where a passenger train was stationed. According to initial reports, the suicide bomber detonated explosives near the train, causing it to derail. Women and children are reported among the victims.af860e
Rescue teams are working at the site, and the injured have been shifted to Civil Hospital and nearby medical facilities. Officials fear the death toll may rise as some victims are in critical condition.
Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
