Jaffar Express: 1 killed, 3 inured to the explosion in the train
Jaffar Express: A heart-wrenching incident took place in Pakistan’s Punjab province as a person was killed and three injured in a blast inside a passenger train on Thursday, officials said.
According to the officials, the explosion occurred inside the Jaffar Express when it was on its way to Rawalpindi from Quetta.
Speaking to the media, the police officials said that the blast happened inside the washroom of the passenger train when it reached Chichawatni, a district in the province.
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While confirming the injuries and casualties, Pakistan Railways spokesperson Babar Ali said the nature of the blast was yet to be determined.
Multan Deputy Superintendent Hammad Hasan said a team from the counter-terrorism department has arrived at the spot and is collecting evidence.
“As soon as we get some information, we will share it with the media,” he added.
“The Railways has not released any official statement regarding the attack. Police investigations are also underway,” Hasan said. The train service on the route has been suspended.
In January, at least eight people were injured on the same train after a blast in a bogie. The explosion damaged two bogies of the train as well as the railway track, The Tribune Express reported.
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