India Dismisses Pakistan's Allegations Following Khuzdar Attack

In response to a deadly attack on a school bus in Khuzdar, Balochistan, India has strongly denied Pakistan's allegations of its involvement. The Ministry of External Affairs criticized Pakistan for its habitual blame-shifting to divert attention from its own issues. The tragic incident resulted in multiple casualties, including children, and has sparked further accusations from Pakistani officials. As investigations continue, the situation highlights the ongoing tensions between the two nations, particularly regarding terrorism and regional security. Read on for a detailed account of the incident and the responses from both governments.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 21, 2025, 21:20 IST

India Responds to Pakistan's Claims

In the wake of a tragic incident in Khuzdar, Balochistan, India has categorically rejected Pakistan's unfounded accusations of Indian involvement. The spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, expressed sorrow over the loss of lives but criticized Pakistan's tendency to blame India for its domestic issues.

Jaiswal remarked that Pakistan's strategy to shift global focus away from its status as the 'global epicenter of terrorism' by blaming India is an 'attempt to deceive the world,' which he believes is 'destined to fail.'

He stated, 'India firmly rejects the baseless allegations made by Pakistan concerning the incident in Khuzdar earlier today. We express our condolences for the loss of lives in such tragic events.'

Furthermore, he noted, 'To divert attention from its own failures and notorious reputation, it has become second nature for Pakistan to accuse India of its internal problems. This tactic is bound to fail.'

Details of the Khuzdar Incident

A devastating explosion targeted a school bus in Balochistan, resulting in at least six fatalities, including four children, and injuring 38 others, as reported by a news outlet citing official sources. Pakistan's military condemned the attack and alleged involvement of 'Indian terror proxies,' although no evidence was provided to substantiate this claim.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also accused 'terrorists operating under Indian support' of being behind the attack, without offering any proof. Yasir Iqbal Dashti, a local government official, confirmed that the incident occurred while the bus was picking up students for the Army Public School. Balochistan's Chief Minister, Sarfraz Bugti, indicated that the explosion was caused by a vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (IED).

Among the victims were the bus driver and his assistant, with 46 students on board. Authorities have airlifted critically injured children to Quetta for urgent medical care, as stated by Bugti. He mentioned that it was 'premature to confirm the nature of the attack' and that investigations are ongoing. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident.

Prime Minister Sharif extended his 'sympathies' to the families affected by this 'brutality.'

This incident echoes a previous attack in December 2014, when the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) targeted the Army Public School in Peshawar, resulting in the deaths of over 140 children. Balochistan, rich in minerals and natural resources, has been the center of a prolonged conflict between the government and ethnic Baloch separatists seeking independence from Pakistan. The recent attack follows a car bombing that killed four individuals near a market in Qillah Abdullah, also in Balochistan. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has a history of violent actions, including a deadly train assault in March that claimed 33 lives, primarily soldiers. Earlier this week, the group vowed to continue attacks on the Pakistani military and its allies, aiming to 'establish a peaceful, prosperous, and independent Balochistan.'