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Massacre in the Balochistan Hills: 9 Passengers Abducted from Buses and Executed

A tragic and horrifying incident has emerged from Pakistan’s troubled Balochistan province, once again highlighting the region's ongoing unrest. On Thursday evening, heavily armed assailants intercepted multiple passenger buses, forcibly removed selected individuals, and abducted nine of them.

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International News: A tragic and horrifying incident has emerged from Pakistan’s troubled Balochistan province, once again highlighting the region's ongoing unrest. On Thursday evening, heavily armed assailants intercepted multiple passenger buses, forcibly removed selected individuals, and abducted nine of them. By Friday morning, all nine were found dead—shot at close range in the remote, mountainous terrain of Kohlu district. Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind confirmed the incident, stating, “The attackers stopped several buses in a coordinated strike, identified and abducted specific passengers, and later executed them in the nearby hills.”

Another senior official, Naveen Alam, said, “An intensive overnight search operation led to the recovery of nine bodies. All of them bore multiple bullet wounds. Efforts are ongoing to trace other missing passengers.”

No Claim of Responsibility Yet; Baloch Separatists Under Suspicion

So far, no group has claimed responsibility for the killings. However, security officials suspect the involvement of Baloch separatist outfits, which have a history of carrying out similar attacks. Groups such as the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) have long accused the Pakistani state of plundering Balochistan’s natural resources and disproportionately benefitting other provinces, particularly Punjab.

In past incidents, Baloch militants have deliberately targeted passengers from Punjab, whom they view as “colonizers” exploiting the region’s wealth and marginalizing its native population.

Balochistan: A Land of Riches and Rebellion

Balochistan is Pakistan’s largest but least populated province, sharing borders with Afghanistan and Iran. It is rich in valuable minerals, including copper, coal, natural gas, and gold. Despite this, the region remains mired in poverty, underdevelopment, and long-standing political grievances.

Since the early 2000s, the province has witnessed a simmering insurgency, with thousands killed and hundreds reported missing. In addition to separatist violence, Balochistan has become a nexus for extremist groups and transnational smuggling networks. Attempts by the Pakistani military and government to suppress the unrest through force have often drawn criticism and accusations of widespread human rights violations.

National Outrage and International Attention

The massacre has sparked widespread grief and outrage across the country. Human rights groups have once again called for an impartial international investigation into recurring targeted killings in the province.

This tragedy has reignited demands for a sustainable, diplomatic approach to resolve the conflict in Balochistan. While security operations may address immediate threats, analysts argue that only a genuine political dialogue can heal the deep-rooted divisions.

Balochistan burns once more—and the haunting question remains: How long must innocent lives continue to pay the price for political discord and separatist violence?
 

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