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Death Toll Rises to 8 in Pakistan School Bus Bombing

The Khuzdar attack killed students and soldiers, injured dozens, and drew Pakistan's unsubstantiated accusations of Indian involvement.

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Five high-school girls were killed when terrorists attacked a school bus in Pakistan’s Khuzdar district of southwestern Balochistan province on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua

Overview

  • Three more children succumbed to injuries, raising the death toll to eight, including five students and two soldiers.
  • The attack targeted a bus carrying students to the Army Public School in Khuzdar, using over 30 kilograms of explosives.
  • A total of 53 people, including 39 children, were injured, with several remaining in critical condition.
  • Pakistan alleges the Baloch Liberation Army carried out the bombing under Indian direction, though no evidence has been provided and no group has claimed responsibility.
  • The attack has been condemned by Pakistan's leadership and the United Nations Security Council, highlighting its devastating impact on civilians.