In a chilling act of violence, gunmen in southwestern Pakistan have claimed the lives of at least 23 individuals, according to Straight Arrow News.
The victims were singled out and removed from various modes of transportation, including buses, cars, and trucks, in what is being recognized as one of the most lethal attacks in the region of Baluchistan.
The assailants, who remain unidentified, set at least 10 vehicles ablaze before making their escape. As of now, no group has stepped forward to claim responsibility for the horrifying incident. However, the region has a history of violence perpetrated by separatists who have frequently targeted workers and others hailing from the country's eastern Punjab. Their objective is to drive these individuals out of the area.
The Baluchistan Liberation Army, a banned organization, and other groups advocating for independence from the central government in Islamabad have been implicated in similar incidents in the past. The presence of Islamic militants in the region adds another layer of complexity to the situation.
This brutal attack occurred mere hours after the Baluch Liberation Army issued a warning advising people to avoid highways due to their planned assaults on security forces throughout the province. This latest incident underscores the volatile security situation in the region, highlighting the urgent need for effective measures to ensure the safety of its inhabitants.
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