Reports of firing on Peshawar-bound train prompts Balochistan govt to take ‘emergency measures’ – Pakistan

Reports of firing at a Peshawar-bound train emerged in Balochistan on Tuesday, following which the provincial government directed local authorities to take “emergency measures”.

“There are reports of intense firing at a Jaffar Express [train], which was heading from Quetta to Peshawar, between Peerokanri and Gadalar,” Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind said in a statement.

Noting that the firing could be a possible terrorist incident, according to the initial reports, Rind said investigations were underway.

An emergency has been imposed at the Sibi hospital, the statement said, adding that ambulances and security forces were on their way to the site of the incident.

However, Rind added, the officials were facing difficulties in reaching the site due to the rocky terrain.

The railway department has sent more trains to the site to provide rescue, the statement further said, adding that security forces were also on their way to the incident site.

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