QUETTA: Quetta-Karachi highway was thwarted by Pakistan’s security forces in a swift and decisive counter-operation. It was a cowardly terrorist assault targeting a passenger bus.
The militants ambushed the bus late Friday night in an attempt to inflict casualties and spread panic. The bus was en route to Karachi from Quetta when it came under fire in a remote area. Security forces responded immediately, launching a full-scale operation in the surrounding region.
In this sense, Elite Special Forces units were deployed to the scene, where they conducted an intensive sweep of the rugged terrain. The operation, which is still ongoing, has so far resulted in the elimination of four terrorists in close-quarters combat.
In addition, during the operation, a cache of arms, ammunition, and Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) flags were recovered from the militants. So far, the aviation support remains on high alert, with helicopters and surveillance drones monitoring the broader region to ensure no militant escapes the dragnet.
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The attack on the artists’ bus has been widely condemned across the country. Government officials, civil society, and artists’ associations have expressed their solidarity and demanded strict action against those responsible.
