WEBDESK: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has strongly condemned the recent Khuzdar terrorist attack that targeted a school bus carrying children in Balochistan. The attack, which left six people dead – including three students – and over 40 injured, has been labeled by the UN as a “heinous and cowardly act.”
According to the official statement released by the UNSC, the council expressed deep sympathy to the families of the victims and offered full support to the government of Pakistan. The Khuzdar terrorist attack took place earlier this week and caused shock and anger across the country.
According to state-run Radio Pakistan, the UNSC condemned the “heinous and cowardly terrorist attack” on a school bus in Khuzdar in the strongest terms.
The condition of at least a dozen is said to be serious due to critical injuries, officials said, adding that at least 15 girl students were among the injured in the Khuzdar terrorist attack. Security forces vowed to “relentlessly pursue” the culprits of the Khuzdar terrorist attack as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited the injured in Quetta yesterday.
The school bus was on its way to the Army Public School in Khuzdar Cantonment when it was struck, leaving many young children among the injured. Officials have confirmed that the wounded are receiving treatment in Quetta, with many still in critical condition.
In response, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir personally visited the injured and promised swift action against those responsible.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated that Pakistan has strong evidence linking the assault to terrorist groups supported by external forces. He called the groups “Indian proxies” and promised to present complete evidence to expose their involvement.
In a press release, the UNSC said that the “reprehensible act of terrorism resulted in the grievous loss”, with its members expressing deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the government.
“They [UNSC members] wished a speedy and full recovery to those who were injured,” it added.
This Khuzdar terrorist attack is one of the deadliest incidents targeting school children in recent years and has reignited concerns over safety in the region. The attack has also triggered calls for better coordination between national and international agencies to prevent future tragedies.
It urged all states to cooperate actively with the government of Pakistan, reiterating that any acts of terrorism were criminal and unjustifiable.
The council reaffirmed the need for all states to combat by all means, according to the UN Charter and other international obligations.
