Six arrested after bus comes under gun attack in Chilas,
CHILAS: Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Haji Gulbar Khan, attended the funeral prayers for two Pakistan Army soldiers martyred in a recent terrorist incident at Hadoor, Chilas at Chilas Thakdas Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts Garrison. Subsequently, he visited the injured citizens at the Regional Headquarters Hospital Chilas, issuing directives to both the hospital administration and the district authorities to utilize all available resources for the optimal treatment and care of the victims.
During this visit, Chief Minister Gulbar Khan announced financial assistance, providing Rs 10 lakh for the families of the martyrs, Rs 5 lakh for the severely injured, and Rs 3 lakh for those with minor injuries.
Later, in a special meeting with scholars and elders of Diamar, Chief Minister Gulbar Khan expressed his deep sorrow over the tragic and brutal attack on innocent passengers aboard a bus. He emphasized that the entire Gilgit-Baltistan region mourns this senseless act, assuring that the perpetrators of this heinous crime will face a fitting response. Gulbar Khan affirmed that the government’s priority is to uphold law and order, asserting that those challenging the state’s authority will meet their fate.
Encouraging the scholars and elders of Diamar to collaborate with the government in capturing the terrorists, Chief Minister Gulbar Khan stressed the importance of public support and state power in thwarting the nefarious plans of a handful of terrorist elements. The scholars and elders of Diamar pledged their full cooperation in apprehending and punishing the terrorists, expressing their commitment to work with the government to eliminate elements using Diamar’s land for terrorist activities.
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Chief Minister Gulbar Khan concluded by highlighting the awareness of the people of Diamar regarding the importance of peace and development in the region. He emphasized their desire for the government to suppress elements obstructing the path to peace and development fully.
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The Diamer police arrested six individuals following an assault on an Islamabad-bound bus in Chilas, Gilgit-Baltistan, where nine individuals, including two soldiers, lost their lives and 21 were injured due to an attack by unidentified gunmen.
The bus driver’s acceleration, prompted by the firing, caused a collision with a goods truck. The interior minister of GB labelled this attack as an act of terrorism, yet no group has claimed responsibility.
The Diamer commissioner’s PR officer mentioned that a case was filed against unidentified troublemakers by Diamer SHO Azmat Shah. Six suspects were apprehended at different police stations.
Security measures were escalated with closures at GB entry and exit points, alongside search operations in Diamer, leading to the suspension of traffic on the Karakoram Highway for the day.
The Deputy Commissioner of Diamer, Captain Arif Ahmad, and Chilas Assistant Commissioner Sadaqat Ali confirmed these actions.
The funeral rites for the deceased, attended by GB Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan and senior army officials, were conducted, and bodies were later sent to their respective hometowns via Rescue 1122.
GB Interior Minister Shams Lone visited the injured at the Chilas hospital, instructing medical staff to ensure top-notch care.
Meanwhile, numerous passengers were stranded in various areas due to the highway’s closure, with some locals, like Muhammad Didar, offering free accommodation.
