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At least 24 killed in Pakistan train blast claimed by separatist militants
Key takeaways
- The attack is the latest in a series of strikes on trains and infrastructure in the province.
- An explosion that hit a shuttle train carrying Pakistani security personnel and their families has killed at least 24 people and injured around 70, local officials say.
- The attack is the latest in a series of strikes on trains, security forces and infrastructure in the Balochistan province.
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The attack is the latest in a series of strikes on trains and infrastructure in the province. (Reuters: Naseer Ahmed)
An explosion that hit a shuttle train carrying Pakistani security personnel and their families has killed at least 24 people and injured around 70, local officials say.
The attack is the latest in a series of strikes on trains, security forces and infrastructure in the Balochistan province.
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