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Pakistan: Around 11 Pakistan soldiers have been killed while dozens have been injured after following the attack which targeted a bus carrying soldiers in Balochistan’s Turbat, reports said.
Reports said that the blast occurred in a suburban area, striking a convoy travelling from Karachi to Kech on Saturday.
According to officials, the convoy consisted of seven buses and six escort vehicles. The targeted bus had 53 people on board, mostly FC personnel, and two FC vehicles were also damaged, Balochistan Post reported citing officials.
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), an armed “pro-independence” group, claimed responsibility for the attack.
Jeeyand Baloch, the group’s spokesperson, said the Majeed Brigade, its “Fidayee” (self-sacrificing) unit, carried out the attack, causing significant casualties among what he called the “occupying Pakistani army.” He stated that a detailed statement would be released soon.
Security forces and police quickly arrived at the scene, cordoning off the area to begin an investigation. Unfortunately, Quetta Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Zohaib Mohsin and his family were reportedly caught in the blast and taken to a hospital for treatment, as per the Balochistan Post.
According to Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind, SSP Mohsin sustained slight injuries, while four of his family members were also injured, adding that those wounded were transferred to various hospitals, and the bodies of the deceased were sent to their home districts once formalities were completed.
Following the incident, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and offered prayers for the victims.
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti also expressed deep grief, calling those responsible “inhumane,” and extended condolences to the affected families.
