Suicide Bombing Targets School Bus in Khuzdar, Killing 5 Including 3 Children
On May 21, 2025, a devastating suicide bombing targeted a school bus in Khuzdar district, Balochistan, resulting in the deaths of five individuals, including three children, and injuring over 38 others. The bus, affiliated with the Army Public School, was en route to pick up students when it was struck by an explosive-laden vehicle near the Zero Point area.
Details of the Attack
According to local authorities, the explosion occurred around 7:40 AM local time. The impact was so severe that the bus was completely destroyed, and rescue teams faced challenges in extracting victims from the wreckage. The deceased include the bus driver and a security guard, while the injured, many of whom are children, have been transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Government and Military Response
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of Pakistan’s military, condemned the attack, labeling it as a “cowardly and ghastly act” orchestrated by “the terrorist state of India” through its proxies in Balochistan. The ISPR vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice and highlighted the use of terrorism as a state policy by India.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also condemned the bombing, asserting that “no efforts will be spared to thwart the nefarious intentions of terrorists to disrupt the peace of Balochistan.”
International Reactions
The U.S. Embassy and UNICEF strongly condemned the attack, emphasizing that children should never fear going to school. They expressed solidarity with the victims and their families, calling for an end to violence against innocent civilians.
Ongoing Investigations
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack thus far. However, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist militant group, has been active in the region and is suspected of involvement in similar incidents. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact perpetrators and their motives.
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