A series of terrorist attacks in Balochistan, Pakistan, claimed the lives of at least 73 individuals. The strikes hit police stations, railway lines, and highways. Security forces responded with a counter-attack on the militants, resulting in numerous casualties, according to officials.
The Pakistani military reported that 14 soldiers and police officers, along with 21 terrorists, died in the ensuing gunfight. Officials stated that the attackers targeted civilians by ambushing buses and trucks on major highways.
Balochistan’s chief minister confirmed that 38 civilians lost their lives. Local authorities detailed that 23 of these victims died in a roadside attack where armed men checked IDs before executing passengers and setting vehicles ablaze. Witnesses recounted that people were pulled from vehicles and shot in front of their families.
Reports indicate that armed men obstructed highways, forcing passengers out of their vehicles. After checking ID cards, the terrorists shot the passengers. Around 35 vehicles were torched on the highway in Musakhail.
The attackers primarily targeted workers from Punjab, Pakistan’s eastern province, accusing them of exploiting Balochistan’s resources.
What Other Media Are Saying
- Al Jazeera reports that multiple armed attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan province have resulted in the deaths of at least 38 individuals, with various incidents including the interception of buses and trucks, assaults on police, and the detonation of a railway track. The Baloch Liberation Army has been linked to these attacks, which have prompted condemnations from local and national authorities. (read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many people died in Balochistan terrorist attacks?
Who were targeted in the Balochistan attacks?
Workers from Pakistan’s eastern province of Punjab were mainly targeted.
What did the terrorists do on the highways?
They blocked highways, forced passengers out of vehicles, checked IDs, shot them, and torched vehicles.
How many soldiers and police were killed in the counter-attack?
14 soldiers and police were killed.
How many vehicles were set on fire?
As many as 35 vehicles were set on fire.