Baloch Liberation Army Kills 23 in Ethnic Attack on Balochistan Highway

Aug 26, 2024, 06:54 AM

In a tragic incident in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province, at least 23 passengers were killed by gunmen on Monday. The attack occurred in the Rarasham area of the Musakhail district, where armed assailants stopped buses and other vehicles on a highway, forcibly removing passengers before shooting them. The attackers reportedly checked the passengers' identities, targeting individuals based on ethnicity. Additionally, the assailants torched several vehicles. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack, which is one of the deadliest in the region, highlighting ongoing ethnic tensions and security challenges in Balochistan.