The Jaffar Express derailed in the Dasht area of Mastung, Balochistan, following an explosion that struck its railway track, causing multiple coaches to overturn. At least three compartments of the train were damaged in the incident, prompting the immediate deployment of rescue teams to the site.
Visuals from the scene depicted the train lying overturned, with trapped passengers, including women and children, being extracted from the mangled carriages. The chaotic aftermath highlighted the severity of the blast and its impact on the train and its passengers.
The attack occurred just hours after another explosive incident targeted Pakistani military personnel who were clearing the same stretch of railway track. The back-to-back strikes have heightened concerns about the security of critical transportation routes in Balochistan, a province already grappling with unrest and militancy.
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Local authorities confirmed that rescue and relief operations were promptly initiated to assist the victims, with efforts focused on transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. However, specific details regarding casualties or the extent of injuries remain unclear at this time.
As of now, no group has claimed responsibility for the derailment, leaving the motives and perpetrators behind the attack uncertain. The incident underscores the ongoing security challenges in Balochistan, particularly along vital transport infrastructure, as authorities work to stabilise the situation and support those affected.
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