Twitterati in shock over #MastungCarnage
The bereaved families are staging protest outside the governor house by keeping corpses on the road.
(Web Desk) - Terrorists disguised as security forces personnel killed 20 people after kidnapping 35 passengers from 2 coaches on Friday. The incident occurred near Khad Koch area of Mastung. The armed terrorists stopped 2 coaches bound for Karachi from Pashin. The armed militants took the passengers into nearby hills. According to the District Coordination Officer (DCO) Mastung and security sources, the 15-20 armed militants dressed in security forces’ uniforms came in double cabin vehicles.
A heavy contingent of Frontier Corps (FC), Levies and police personnel arrived at the scene and started an operation against the terrorists. An exchange of fire went on between the police and the militants long into the night.
Provincial Interior Minister Sarfaraz Bugti informed that the security forces rescued 5 people during the operation.
Transporters blocked the National Highway and protested against the terrorist attack.
Twitterati have taken to the social media platform to mourn the brutal massacre which is currently trending on Twitter as #MastungCarnage.
We strongly condemn the #MastungCarnage. Deep State elements are provoking Pashtuns against Baloch #ZarbeAzbAgainstBLA
— kiran khan (@kiran_khan92) May 30, 2015
Another tragedy #MastungCarnage safety of all labourers and workforce related to development in Balochistan is crucial for Pakistan
— Hamza AK. (@BeingHamzu) May 30, 2015
Like theology is a refuge from death, so insanity is a refuge from pain ... #Pakistan #MastungCarnage
— ChaiNotCoffee (@ChaiNotCoffee) May 30, 2015
Chief of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf denounced the incident and lashed out at governemental officials over their inefficient performance with respect to providing protection to the citizens
Once again innocent bus passengers fall victim to terrorists - this time in Mastung. State s failure to protect citizens lives unacceptable
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) May 29, 2015
How many more have to die till this shitty pice of govt to realise that they actually need to do something for balochistan. #MastungCarnage
— kalim khan (@kalim_kaka) May 30, 2015
Allegations against RAW also leveled once again after Mastung killing.
Balochistan home minister Sarfaraz Bugti says #RAW could be involved in #MastungCarnage
— TY Khan (@TayyabYounis) May 30, 2015
This rout has strong deployment of forces, how can 20 to 30 people can come and abduct people from buses . #MastungCarnage
— Qaisar Roonjha (@QRoonjha) May 30, 2015
Sarfraz Bugti: Our enemy is making all out efforts to pit friends against each others. #MastungCarnage
— Arbab Taimoor Khan (@AfghanPashtun) May 30, 2015
Twitterati devoted for peace and protection of every individual in Pakistan.
#MastungCarnage Ya Allah for how long people will become victims of such a brutality. May Allah protect all brothers and sisters . Ameen
— SADIA (@itxIZ) May 30, 2015
Praying for safety of #BusHostage #MastungCarnage
— Kamal Faridi (@KamalFaridi) May 29, 2015
The nation strongly condemned the brutal act of forces behind the Mastung bloodbath.
The impression of peace and security is so fragile. Terrorists attack at will, when and where they want... #MastungCarnage
— Dr Yasar Yousafzai (@Yasaryousafzai) May 30, 2015
Why only Levy force is conducting operation for recovery of abducted bus passengers? Other forces on NAP-ping? #Mastungcarnage #Balochistan
— Naseer Kakar (@Kazhdai) May 30, 2015
Meanwhile, an Indian man came up condemning the attack.
#MastungCarnage Dear paki bros & sisters, please don t blame India or RAW for this attack at #Mastung without proofs.We condemn this attack
— Rajesh Vemulakonda (@RajeshZorro) May 30, 2015
Prime Minister of Pakistan (PM) Nawaz Sharif expressed his concerns over the event and advised that every possible effort be carried out for the safe rescue of the passengers. Chief Minister Balochistan also took a strong notice of the incident.
Hundreds of Pashtuns are protesting in Balochistan after deadly bus hijackings that killed 19 people, saying they refuse to bury their dead until the government offers them protection.
Demonstrators on Saturday placed 16 coffins with the bodies of their dead in front of the governor s house in the city of Quetta, the capital of restive Balochistan province.
