In a tragic attack in Barkhan district, Balochistan, gunmen killed seven bus passengers after identifying those from Punjab province. The attackers burst the bus's tires on a highway, demanding passengers' identification before executing the Punjabis. This incident reflects a troubling rise in assaults against ethnic Punjabis by separatist groups like the Balochistan Liberation Army, which has been particularly active in the region. Analysts suggest that these attacks are part of a broader conflict fueled by feelings of exploitation amidst local poverty over valuable resources in Balochistan.
The attackers burst the tyres of the bus on a highway close to the provincial border with Punjab. Passengers from Punjab were singled out and murdered.
Balochistan has been beset with separatist violence for decades, with the Balochistan Liberation Army frequently targeting security forces and ethnic Punjabis.
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