A suicide car bomb in Khuzdar has once again exposed the fragile security situation in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. The bombing targeted a school bus in Khuzdar district, killing four children and injuring 38 others. This heartbreaking attack has left families shattered and the community in mourning.
Children Among the Victims
The school bus was on its usual morning route when a car packed with explosives rammed into it. The explosion killed at least four schoolchildren instantly, while dozens more sustained injuries—some critically. The suicide car bomb Khuzdar tragedy is one of the worst attacks on children in recent months.
Who’s Responsible?
No group has yet claimed responsibility, but ethnic Baloch separatists are suspected. They have a long history of targeting civilians and infrastructure in the region. Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the act and called for stronger regional security measures.
Long-Term Impact on Khuzdar
The psychological and emotional impact of the Khuzdar school bus attack will be long-lasting. Parents are afraid to send their children to school, and locals are demanding immediate government action.
