The Archive · 1931

Baluchistan in Grip of Terror

Quetta, Sept. 7

The terror which spread through the north-west corner of India last week, when the country was rock: ed by & Series of earthquakes extending over several days, has again arisen in Baluchistan in con Sequence of two severe shocks last night, "No fewer thit 8,000 people have made a hurried departure from this city during the past 24 hours and more are preparing to leave, Every train is crowded and pitiful scenes are to be seen at the raile way station, where those unable to obtain tickets age fighting for places the trains.

In last week's earthquakes the Government buildings here and at Shahrigh and it colapeed Reuter.

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