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Blast on Passenger Train in Balochistan, Pakistan, Kills Dozens

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A blast occurred on a passenger train in Balochistan, Pakistan, targeting a train carrying military personnel and their families. A car laden with explosives was used in the attack. At least 24 people were killed, according to multiple sources, though other reports cite 23 or a death toll of 47. More than 70 people were injured, according to Western outlets, while Russian media reported at least 9

A blast occurred on a passenger train in Balochistan, Pakistan. The train was carrying military personnel and their families, and a car laden with explosives was used in the attack. At least 24 people were killed, according to Iranian and Western sources; Western sources also reported at least 23 killed, and TASS reported the death toll reached 47. More than 70 people were injured, according to Western outlets, while TASS reported at least 98 injured, including 20 military personnel. Some reports described the incident as occurring on a train, while Press TV and IRNA described it as a terrorist attack at a railway station in Quetta, Pakistan. Pakistan’s government and military have not released an official death count. According to Al Jazeera, the attack is part of an uptick in Balochistan separatist violence, and the BBC reported the attack was carried out by armed separatists. The Hindu reported the attack was part of a series of strikes on trains, security forces, and infrastructure in Pakistan.

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