Blast on Quetta military train kills 24, injures over 100; Baloch Liberation Army claims suicide attack
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- •A suicide vehicle-borne IED attack on a military train in Quetta, Balochistan, killed at least 24 and injured over 100 on May 24, 2026.
- •The blast derailed the train, destroyed one bogie, and damaged nearby buildings and vehicles.
- •The Baloch Liberation Army’s Majeed Brigade claimed responsibility, stating the attack specifically targeted Pakistani army personnel.
- •Emergency declared in Quetta hospitals; rescue operations continue with fears the death toll may rise as more victims are recovered.
At least 24 people were killed and more than 100 injured on Sunday, May 24, 2026, when a suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (SVB-IED) detonated near a train carrying Pakistani military personnel in Quetta, Balochistan. The explosion occurred shortly after the train departed from Quetta military cantonment and targeted the Jaffar Express, causing one of its three bogies to be completely destroyed. The blast derailed the train, triggered a fire, and damaged nearby houses and vehicles. Rescue operations are ongoing, with fears the death toll may rise as more victims are recovered from the wreckage.
The attack took place near Chaman Phatak railway station at around 9:00 AM local time. The explosion shattered windows and glass panels of nearby buildings, while at least 10 vehicles parked in the vicinity were also damaged. Emergency services and local volunteers rushed to the scene, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals including Quetta Civil Hospital, Frontier Corps (FC) Hospital, and Combined Military Hospital (CMH). An emergency was declared in all government hospitals across Quetta, with doctors and medical staff called in to handle the influx of patients. The Jaffar Express, which was en route to Peshawar, was stopped at Quetta Railway Station as a precautionary measure.
