The Jacobabad railway track blast occurred on 18 June 2025 near Jacobabad, Sindh, Pakistan, when an explosive device detonated near a railway track, causing the derailment of several coaches of the Jaffar Express passenger train. [1] [2]
This was the second incident targeting the Jaffar Express in 2025. [3] Earlier in March, the train was reportedly hijacked by members of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). [4] [5]
The blast occurred around Jail Road near the Jacobabad railway station, where a bomb planted on or near the track detonated as the Jaffar Express was passing. The explosion led to the derailment of five to six coaches, [6] disrupting railway operations in the area. [7]
There were no reports of fatalities, though several passengers suffered minor injuries. Railway officials and law enforcement agencies responded swiftly, and the area was cordoned off for investigation. [8]
Railway services on the affected route were suspended, and bomb disposal squads, forensic teams, and security personnel were deployed to the scene. An investigation was launched to identify the perpetrators, but no group claimed responsibility. [8]