At least 10 injured as gunmen open fire on passenger bus in Bannu
In 2021, at least 12 people, including nine Chinese nationals, were killed when their bus was targeted in the Kohistan district. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY
A passenger coach traveling from Islamabad to Bannu came under attack by robbers near Dara Tang early this morning.
According to police, the incident occurred around 3am when armed men attempted to stop the coach.
When the driver refused to halt, the assailants opened fire on the vehicle.
Ten passengers sustained injuries in the shooting and were promptly transported to a local hospital in Lakki Marwat for treatment.
Authorities have confirmed that an investigation into the incident is underway.
Earlier this month, a shooting incident occurred on the Indus Highway near Naper Kot when armed robbers opened fire on a passenger coach.
Police reported that the attack resulted in the death of one passenger and injuries to three others.
The deceased passenger's body and the injured were transported to Khanpur Hospital for treatment. The passenger coach was en route from Karachi to Kashmore at the time of the attack.
Following the incident, passengers protested on the Indus Highway, causing traffic disruptions as the gunmen fled towards the rural areas.
Meanwhile, on October 10, a traffic accident near Bolari on the M-9 Motorway claimed the lives of three people, according to the Motorway Police spokesperson.
The accident occurred when a car traveling from Hyderabad to Karachi lost control after a tire blew out.
The car crashed into a crash barrier and overturned.
Subsequently, the vehicle caught fire, and two women and one man inside were burnt to death, as confirmed by authorities.