The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the explosion at Quetta railway station, which occurred around 8:45 AM local time.
A bombing claimed by Pakistani separatists killed 25 people, including 14 Army soldiers, at Quetta railway station in Balochistan on November 9.
The blast struck as passengers waited on the platform at the main railway station in Quetta, the provincial capital.
Senior police official Muhammad Baloch revised the previous toll, confirming 25 dead, including 14 military personnel.
At the time of the blast, a train was ready to depart for Peshawar from the platform, reported Reuters.
Quetta SSP Mohammad Baloch said the incident “seems to be a suicide blast,” but it’s too early to confirm, adding an investigation is underway.
SSP Baloch told reporters that “around 100 people” were present at the site, according to footage he reviewed, reported Dawn News.
Senior police officer Mohammad Baloch said the bomb exploded while passengers were waiting for a train to Rawalpindi from Quetta.
Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind stated that police and security forces had arrived at the site of the incident.
Shahid Rind stated the explosion’s origin is under investigation, with the Bomb Disposal Squad gathering evidence and preparing a report.
The government official announced an “emergency” in hospitals, with injured passengers receiving medical aid, according to Dawn News.
At 8:45 AM (0345 GMT), an explosion occurred at the train station, with the Baloch Liberation Army claiming responsibility.
The BLA claimed the attack targeted a Pakistani army unit at Quetta railway station, after completing a course at Infantry School.
According to railway officials quoted by the Associated Press of Pakistan, the explosion took place close to the ticket counter just as two trains were about to leave.
Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest and poorest province, is resource-rich and home to separatist militants seeking greater autonomy.
Militants have targeted energy projects with foreign funding, especially from China, accusing outsiders of exploiting Balochistan and excluding locals.
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) frequently claims deadly attacks on security forces and Pakistanis from other provinces, especially Punjabis.
In August, the BLA claimed responsibility for coordinated attacks by dozens of assailants, killing at least 39 people, one of the highest tolls in the region.
