At least 10 people have been killed and 26 injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire on a bus in Chilas, Gilgit Baltistan, on Saturday, Aaj News reported.
While traveling on the Karakoram Highway, the bus was attacked near the Hadur area, according to Deputy Commissioner Arif Khan.
The bus, which caught fire after the firing and collided with a truck, was carrying passengers from Kohistan, Peshawar, Ghizer, Chilas, Skardu, and Sindh.
The "cowardly act" also resulted in the deaths of two Pakistan Army soldiers and the injury of one member of the Special Protection Unit.
A director of health for Diamer Shakeel Khan said 26 injured people had been brought to Chilas.
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ParvezDec 02, 2023 11:15pm
Trouble being caused to postpone elections in KPK ..... it's so obvious and transparent and it's utterly shameless.
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Sharif Dec 02, 2023 11:22pm
It is a sad news. Continuation of this attitude for a certain sect shows that part will not further be live with Pakistan. From 1988 to till now the activities are continue, no any one is caught and punished. If this route is blocked the other route is linked with Ladakh, and Kargil.
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