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QUETTA, Jul 16 (APP):A tragic attack struck Balochistan’s Kalat district on Wednesday as unidentified gunmen opened fire on a passenger bus traveling from Karachi to Quetta through the Nimrugh area. The assault left three passengers dead and seven others injured, according to Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind.
Emergency teams, including district authorities, rescue personnel, and security forces, responded swiftly to the incident. The injured have been moved to the District Headquarters Hospital (DHQ) in Kalat, where an emergency was declared to ensure immediate medical attention.
Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched an extensive search operation to track down the assailants, he added.
“Security personnel are actively pursuing the attackers,” Rind said, adding that authorities are making every effort to apprehend those responsible.
The spokesperson has condemned the incident and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding intercity travel and maintaining law and order. Investigations are underway to determine the motive behind the assault, which has reignited public concern over travel security in Balochistan.