Vikrant Shekhawat : Aug 26, 2024, 03:09 PM
Pakistan News: Another heartbreaking terrorist incident in Pakistan's Balochistan province has shaken the entire country. At least 23 civilians from Punjab have been killed in the recent attack in Musakhel district. The attack took place on Monday night, when terrorists identified passengers by taking them off buses and other vehicles and then shot them dead.Details of the terrorist attackPakistani newspaper 'Dawn' confirmed the incident and reported that terrorists had blocked the highway in Rarasham district of Musakhel. After this, the passengers were taken out and identified and then shot. Giving information about the incident, Assistant Commissioner Musakhel Najeeb Kakar said that the terrorists also set fire to 10 vehicles. After this tragic incident, the police reached the spot and sent the bodies to the hospital.Punjab civilians were targetedMost of the people killed in this attack were residents of Punjab. According to the senior police officer, the terrorists targeted and killed only Punjabis. Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti strongly condemned the incident and said that the Balochistan government is fully committed to catching the terrorists and they will not be spared under any circumstances.Comparison to previous terror attacksThis incident is not the first time such terror attacks have taken place. In April this year, gunmen identified and gunned down nine passengers from a bus near Noshki. Earlier, in October last year, six Punjabi labourers were killed by unidentified gunmen in Turbat in Balochistan's Kech district. Another similar incident also took place in 2015, when gunmen attacked a labour camp near Turbat, killing 20 construction workers and injuring three others.Overall impact and future directionThese frequent terror attacks are raising serious questions about Pakistan's security situation. Such attacks in Balochistan not only impact local civilians, but also pose a challenge to the security and stability of the entire country. The government and security forces must keep a close watch on these terrorist activities and take concrete steps to prevent such attacks.This incident has also made it clear that terrorism remains a major threat, and a strong and collective effort is needed to prevent it.