Eight people were killed and 26 injured as a passenger bus came under fire in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Chilas on Saturday, according to the Diamer deputy commissioner (DC).
Diamer DC Captain (Rtd) Arif Ahmad confirmed the development to Dawn.com, adding that the incident occurred at 6:30pm in the Hudur area of Chilas.
“An unfortunate incident occurred in which a cowardly act was done, targeting a bus,” the DC said while briefing the media. He said the bus was fired at due to which it suffered an accident with an oncoming truck.
The official said that five bodies were identified so far while three remained to be determined.
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