Terror Strikes Again: Unraveling the Recent Gilgit-Baltistan Bus Attack

 


An unnamed group targeted a bus in Gilgit-Baltistan, disturbing the peace of the peaceful landscapes along the Karakoram Highway and adding a painful chapter to the region's recent history. A bus turned into the primary focus of the terror on that horrific evening of December 2, taking nine innocent lives and injuring twenty-six others in addition to the devastating loss of life.

This horrible event wasn't the only one to occur. Previous incidents, such as the terrorist capture of Chilas' New Bus Station in September and the recent diversion of the Indus River on November 30th for the construction of the Diamer Bhasha Dam, point to an alarming trend of rising instability in the area.


The public's reaction to this chaos has been diverse, reflecting a range of viewpoints and worries. Social media platforms developed into a place where different voices could come together and share their own viewpoints.

Influential person with a significant following on the internet Yawar Abbas compared this occurrence to the situation facing Palestinian youngsters, highlighting what he saw as an absence in attention across the globe. This striking analogy sparked debates about the uneven attention given to other areas experiencing comparable events.

 
Anayat Baig criticised the government's response without holding back. He drew attention to the continuous desire to place the blame elsewhere, such as blaming India, as well as the repeated pledges of financial assistance that frequently take priority over dealing with the core of the problem.

Meanwhile, Akmal Jarral shed light on the long-standing grievances of locals in Gilgit-Baltistan, emphasizing that such violent outbreaks tend to coincide with demands for their rights. His stance resonated with the underlying socioeconomic tensions that have simmered beneath the surface for years.

Zaighum Abbas added an intriguing perspective, positing that the attack on the Karakoram Highway passengers might be a strategic move to divert attention away from the ongoing wheat subsidy issue, which has been a focal point of protests in the region.

Amidst these diverse viewpoints, there have been claims implicating external involvement, notably from Provincial Home Minister Shams Lone and political leader Atiullah Baig, hinting at potential Indian interference. Such allegations only add fuel to an already volatile situation, raising questions about the complexities underlying the unrest.


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