At least 50 killed and 20 injured as gunmen opened fire at passenger vehicles in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan on Thursday. However, quoting Ahmady Shama Station House Officer Kaleem Shah, Dawn.com reported that 38 people were killed, including three women, and 11 were injured. Talking to the media outside the Islamabad High Court, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi confirmed the attack and the death toll.
He said, “This past week has been difficult and upsetting, now 38 people have been martyred in Kurram. We see a new incident every day now and are in constant contact with the KP authorities, KP inspector general of police and the chief minister. They need help.”
200 Vehicles Targeted
KP government spokesperson Barrister Dr Saif informed the media that personnel were attacked first, and then the passenger convoy was targeted from both sides. He said, “Around 200 vehicles were in the convoy.”
DC Of Kurram, Javedullah Mehsud On Attack
Deputy Commissioner of Kurram, Javedullah Mehsud told media that, the two separate convoys of shia community members got targeted by the terrorists in the Kurram district. Both of them contained 40 vehicles under police escort.
He further mentioned that, they are searching for the attackers in the area.
President Asif Ali Zardari Condemns The Incident
President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the incident that happened. PPP’s media cell posted on their X handle, saying, “Attacking innocent passengers is a cowardly and inhumane act.”
صدر مملکت آصف علی زرداری کی ضلع کُرّم میں مسافر گاڑیوں پر فائرنگ کے واقعے کی شدید مذمت
صدر مملکت کا کرم میں فائرنگ میں قیمتی جانی نقصان پر اظہار افسوس
نہتے مسافروں پر حملہ انتہائی بزدلانہ اور انسانیت سوز عمل ہے-صدر مملکت
معصوم شہریوں پر حملے کے ذمےداران کو کیفر
کردار…— PPP (@MediaCellPPP) November 21, 2024
KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur On Attack
KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur condemned the attack and issued strict notice to the incident. As per media reports, CM called the jirga of that area to be reactivated for improving the situation in Kurram.
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