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SURAB: A major security incident occurred on the highway connecting Surab and Besima, where unidentified armed men opened fire on multiple passenger buses, leaving at least two people, including a woman, injured.
​According to Rescue 1122 officials, the attack took place near the Sur Chel Kalghali area at the Gidar-Jari cross. The emergency response teams immediately shifted the injured victims to a nearby hospital in Gidar, where they are currently receiving medical care. Hospital sources report that their conditions are being closely monitored.
​Gunmen Open Fire as Drivers Refuse to Stop
​Local sources revealed that the motorcycle-borne attackers intercepted the highway with the intent of stopping passenger buses traveling from Turbat and Panjgur toward Quetta. When the bus drivers chose not to stop and instead accelerated to escape, the gunmen opened indiscriminate fire.
​The bullets shattered the windows and blew out the tires of one of the main targeted buses. Another vehicle, operated by Al-Naeem Travels, was also heavily hit by gunfire, causing severe damage to its windows. Fortunately, all passengers traveling aboard the Al-Naeem coach remained miraculously unhurt.
​Security Forces Launch Search Operation in Gidar and Besima
​Confirming the terrifying ordeal, Naeem Mengal, the owner of the transport company, stated that emergency safety measures were immediately enacted following the assault. To ensure public safety, all Quetta-bound and regional passenger vehicles were temporarily halted at secure, designated points within the Gidar and Besima areas.
​Law enforcement and security agencies rushed to the location shortly after the incident. Security personnel have cordoned off the entire highway stretch, launching a comprehensive search and investigation operation in the area to track down and apprehend the fleeing attackers. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
