Blast near passenger bus in Nushki leaves seven dead, 20 injured | The Express Tribune

At least seven people were killed and 20 others injured in a blast near a passenger bus on National Highway N-40, Express News reported on Sunday.

According to police officials, the bus was traveling from Nushki to Taftan when it was targeted.

“Attack on bus appears to be a suicide bombing,” said SHO Zafar Baloch.

The injured were rushed to Nushki Hospital, where three remain in critical condition, said police.

Meanwhile, security forces have cordoned off the blast site, and investigations are underway to determine the cause and those responsible for the attack.

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti strongly condemned the blast near a passenger bus on the Nushki-Dalbandin highway, expressing sorrow over the loss of lives.

He vowed to bring those responsible to justice, stating that such cowardly attacks will not shake the government’s resolve.

He reaffirmed that terrorists will find no refuge in Balochistan, and the state will ensure peace at all costs. Bugti further asserted that those who harm innocent civilians will face severe consequences.

He declared that the fight against terrorism will continue until the last militant is eliminated, adding that every citizen of Balochistan stands indebted to the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs.

In a statement, Balochistan govt spokesperson Shahid Rind emphasised that hostile elements are attempting to destabilize the country, but acts of terrorism will not weaken public morale.

It should be noted that Balochistan has experienced frequent incidents of violence with security forces and civilians often targeted in attacks

The attack comes just days after a major terrorist incident in Bolan district, where Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) militants targeted the Jaffar Express and took over 440 passengers hostage.

In response, security forces launched a complex clearance operation, killing 33 attackers and successfully rescuing the hostages. The attack also resulted in 26 civilian and security personnel fatalities.