Loralai Commissioner Saadat Hussain stated that armed militants stopped the passengers, singled them out based on their identities, and abducted them.
Among the victims were two brothers, Usman Toor and Jabir Toor, residents of Dunyapur. The brothers, who worked in Quetta, were reportedly en route to their hometown to attend their father’s funeral.
According to government spokesperson Shahid Rind, the terrorists intercepted passenger buses, forcibly removed individuals after verifying their identities, and killed nine Pakistani citizens.
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Calling it an act of “blatant savagery,” Rind said that this heinous crime is a clear reflection of the brutal nature of Fitna-ul-Hindustan. “The barbaric killing of innocent citizens is an assault on Pakistan’s peace and solidarity. But the people of Balochistan stand united like an iron wall against such evil intentions,” he added.
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi strongly condemned the attack, expressing deep sorrow and condolences to the bereaved families. “Targeting innocent civilians is the height of brutality,” Naqvi said. “We will relentlessly hunt down these Indian-sponsored terrorists and bring them to justice. Every conspiracy by such elements will be thwarted with the full support of the nation.”
Naqvi also emphasized that the victims’ families are not alone in their grief. “We stand with them in this tragic hour.”
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also issued a stern condemnation of the terrorist act. “We will deal with these terrorists with full force,” he declared. “The blood of innocent people will not go in vain. This act of terrorism by Fitna-ul-Hindustan is a direct attack on Pakistan’s sovereignty.”
He vowed to eradicate terrorism through unity, resolve, and strength, stating: “We will not rest until this menace is rooted out completely.”
The government has reiterated its commitment to pursuing the perpetrators to the very end and ensuring that such brutal attacks do not go unanswered.
