Summary
A school bus explosion in Balochistan, Pakistan, killed six children and injured many others. The incident has increased tensions between Pakistan and India, with Pakistan alleging Indian involvement, though there is no independent evidence to support this claim. The attack occurred amid an ongoing fragile ceasefire between the two countries.
Key Facts
- A school bus in Balochistan, Pakistan, exploded, killing six children and injuring dozens more.
- The explosion happened at about 07:40 local time on a Wednesday morning.
- The bus was carrying around 40 schoolchildren when it exploded.
- Pakistan claims India has ties to the attack, but India denies this, and there is no independent evidence confirming it.
- The attack took place during a period of fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan after a recent conflict.
- The death toll from the attack has now risen to eight.
- Most of the children killed were girls between the ages of 12 and 16.
- Some of the injured children are in critical condition, suffering from burns and fractures.
