Archive · 21 May 2025
School Bus Bombing in Balochistan: Four Children Killed, India Denies Blame
A terrible event happened in Pakistan where a bomb exploded near a school bus, sadly killing several children and hurting many more.
The Pakistani government is very upset and is blaming India, saying they were involved.
However, India strongly denies these claims, saying it's Pakistan's way of avoiding responsibility for its own problems and global reputation regarding terrorism.
No one has claimed responsibility for the attack yet, but the region has faced unrest for a long time.
A suicide car bombing hit a school bus in Balochistan, Pakistan.
At least 5 people were killed, including 3-4 children.
38 others were injured in the attack.
Pakistan accused India of involvement.
India rejected the claims as baseless.
- Who
- Unclear, although Baloch separatist groups are suspected. Pakistan accuses India.
- What
- A suicide car bombing targeted a school bus, killing at least 5 people and injuring 38 in Khuzdar, Pakistan.
- When
- May 21, 2025
- Where
- Khuzdar district, Balochistan, Pakistan
- Why
- The attack is likely related to ongoing unrest and insurgency in Balochistan. Pakistan blames India for the attack.
India
Pakistan
Accusation of Involvement
India
India denies any involvement, calling the accusations baseless and an attempt by Pakistan to deflect from its failures and global reputation as a terror hub.
Pakistan
Pakistan alleges Indian involvement, claiming it's a state tool to destabilize the region. Pakistani PM accused India of backing the perpetrators.
Reaction to the Attack
India
Interior Minister labeled the attackers as beasts undeserving of any mercy.
Pakistan
Pakistani officials and military strongly condemn the attack and vow to bring perpetrators to justice, blaming the act as an act of barbarism
- Location
- Khuzdar district, Balochistan, Pakistan
- Date
- May 21, 2025
- Victims
- 5 killed (including 3-4 children), 38 injured
- Target
- School bus
- Type of Attack
- Suicide car bombing
- Accusations
- Pakistan blames India
- Denials
- India denies involvement
Sources
Pakistan faces internal uproar after drone strike kills four children
India rejects Pakistan's claims on blast in Balochistan's Khuzdar, calls allegations baseless
4 children killed in blast at army-run school bus in Pakistan's Balochistan
'Attempt to hoodwink the world doomed to fail': India rejects Pakistan's claim on Balochistan bus attack
School Bus blast kills 5, including 3 children, in Pakistan’s Balochistan
Attempt to hoodwink: India rejects Pak charge of role in Balochistan bus blast
Five, including three children, killed, 38 injured after suicide car bomb hits school bus in Pakistan
