Unidentified gunmen killed nine people from Punjab near Noshki district of Balochistan on Saturday morning.
The laborers were travelling on a bus and forced to come outside of the vehicle by the gunmen who latter killed them all, officials said.
In another incident of violence two people were killed and four other sustained injuries when terrorists opened fire on another vehicle on Friday night.
Deputy Commissioner Noshki told media that around 12 gunmen blocked the the Quetta-Taftan Highways near Noshki. They stopped the passenger bus, abducted the travelers and shot them dead, he added.
Media reports say the unidentified gunmen checked the identity cards of the passengers before killing them. All the victims belong to Punjab areas, officials told journalists, confirming their deaths. The dead bodies of the unfortunate laborers were found under a bridge close to the road.
Meanwhile, gunmen opened fire on a car that tried to escape the blockade on the same highways, killing two people at spot. to
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the attack on the passengers, seeking report into the unfortunate incident.
Official media reported PM Sharif as saying “We stand with the bereaved families in this hour of grief.” He expressed condolence with the families of the victims.
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has also expressed grief and sorrow over the unfortunate incident and ordered for inquiry. He expressed resolve the criminals involved brought to justice.
Reports say heavy police contingent and frontier constabulary have cordoned off the area and tighten up the security measures. The security agencies have also started the search operation. No one has so far taken responsibility of the incident. Balochistan since long has become a hub of terrorism and violence where separatists and terrorism organisations are involved in the killings of innocent people and security forces. People demand authorities provide them security and protection.
