Quetta railway station bomb blast: A deadly blast at a railway station in Quetta, southwestern Pakistan, has tragically killed at least 21 people and left 30 others injured, according to police sources cited by The Dawn. The explosion occurred on Saturday, shaking the busy platform as a train prepared to depart for Peshawar.Suspected suicide attackInitial reports from Quetta police suggest the explosion may have been a suicide attack, although they have yet to confirm this. The police have begun an investigation to determine the exact nature of the blast. Zeeshan, the head of Edhi Rescue Service, confirmed that the explosion occurred on a platform within the station, with debris scattered widely across the area.Emergency response and investigationBalochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind stated that police and security forces promptly arrived at the scene, with the Bomb Disposal Squad actively collecting evidence to understand the cause and intent behind the explosion. Hospitals nearby have declared an emergency and are providing critical medical care to the injured.Devastation captured on videoFootage aired by Dawn News shows the extent of the damage, with rubble strewn across the platform and scenes of chaos as rescue teams worked to secure the area. Authorities are maintaining a strong security presence at the site as the investigation progresses.Sad News: Blast at #Quetta railway station, 21 passenger died,more than 30 injured..!! pic.twitter.com/ZF87EtiEVW— Khurram Iqbal (@khurram143) November 9, 2024#QuettaFidayeen attack at Quetta railway station by Baloch liberation army(BLA)Atleast 22 people killed & 18+ injured as per Samaa news.BLA stated that they specifically attacked Pak army soldiers who were at the railway station. pic.twitter.com/OUj8cNI9gR— War & Gore (@Goreunit) November 9, 2024
