Death toll from Pakistan train bombing rises to 47
L'essentiel
- The death toll from a train bombing in Quetta, Pakistan, has risen to 47, with nearly 100 injured.
- The attack, which derailed three train cars, was claimed by the Balochistan Liberation Army.
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Pourquoi c'est important
A train bombing occurred in Quetta, Balochistan province, Pakistan. The Balochistan Liberation Army, a banned separatist group, claimed responsibility for the attack.
The death toll from the train bombing in southwestern Pakistan has risen to 47, with nearly 100 people injured, Xinhua reported, citing rescue officials.
According to reports, at least 98 people, including 20 military personnel, were injured in the incident, which occurred in the city of Quetta in Balochistan province. The agency said the explosive device was detonated by a suicide bomber.
Earlier, the Pakistan Observer newspaper reported 24 deaths and more than 50 injuries as a result of the attack, for which the Balochistan Liberation Army, a separatist group banned in Pakistan, claimed responsibility.
According to the Associated Press of Pakistan, the explosion occurred in the Chaman Phatak area on the railroad tracks as a passenger train was passing by. As a result, three train cars derailed and two overturned. Nearby buildings and parked vehicles were also damaged.
Questions ouvertes
- What specific security measures will be taken in response to the attack?
- Will there be further investigations into the Balochistan Liberation Army's network?
- What is the immediate impact on train travel in the region?
