Gunmen in Pakistan kidnap, kill nine bus passengers, officials say
Summary
Nine bus passengers were kidnapped and killed by gunmen in Balochistan, Pakistan. The victims were found with bullet wounds, and officials suggested they were targeted for their Punjabi ethnicity. The Balochistan Liberation Army, known for past attacks, has not claimed responsibility.Key Facts
- Nine passengers were kidnapped from buses in Balochistan, Pakistan.
- The attack happened on Thursday evening.
- Officials found the bodies in the mountains, showing bullet wounds.
- The passengers were traveling from Balochistan to Punjab.
- Officials believe the victims were targeted due to their Punjabi background.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the killings as terrorism.
- The Balochistan Liberation Army has previously carried out similar attacks.
- This region is rich in minerals and has ongoing conflicts involving ethnic Baloch fighters.
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