Overview

• The explosion near Sultan Kot in Sindh’s Shikarpur district derailed six bogies, overturned one coach, and injured at least five passengers, rail officials said.
• Officials reported a remote‑controlled improvised explosive device planted on the track, and security forces cordoned the area for rescue and evidence collection.
• Pakistan Railways said 270 passengers were on board and suspended services on the affected section until repairs and security clearance are completed.
• The Baloch Republican Guards claimed responsibility and alleged Army casualties, a statement that has not been independently verified.
• The attack was the seventh on the Jaffar Express in 2025 and followed an earlier blast on the corridor the same day, adding to a year of derailments and a March hijacking.