Tragedy Strikes #Khuzdar: Suicide Attack on School Bus Kills Five
The attack on the school bus has raised concerns about the safety and security of children and civilians in the region, and has highlighted the need for increased efforts to combat terrorism and promote peace and stability in Balochistan. The government's accusations against India have added a new layer of complexity to the situation, and have raised tensions between the two countries.
A devastating suicide attack on a school bus in southwestern Pakistan's Balochistan province has claimed the lives of three children and two adults, including a police officer, and injured 38 others, sparking widespread outrage and condemnation from officials.
The attack targeted a bus carrying children of military officials from the Army Public School, a network of schools for the children of military staff. The Pakistan military has accused "Indian proxies" of being behind the attack, but India has denied the allegations, calling them "baseless." Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the attack and repeated the military's accusations, vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The incident comes amid a deteriorating security situation in Balochistan, where separatist militants have been seeking greater autonomy and economic development. The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in the region, including a recent massacre of tourists in India-administered Kashmir and a terror attack by the Baloch Liberation Army that killed 27 people. Security forces have vowed to "relentlessly pursue" the culprits, blaming India for the attack and stating that it was carried out by "state-sponsored proxies".
The government has expressed grief over the loss of lives and has vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. The attack has been condemned by various officials, including President Asif Ali Zardari, Deputy PM Ishaq Dar, and Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for action against India's alleged support for terrorism in Pakistan, with many demanding that those responsible be held accountable and brought to justice.