Gunmen carried out a deadly attack on vehicles transporting Shiite Muslims in Pakistan's northwest, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 42 individuals, including six women, with 20 others sustaining injuries. The incident occurred in Kurram, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, known for sectarian clashes between Sunni and Shiite communities that have claimed numerous lives in recent times.
The assailants targeted a convoy of vehicles traveling from Parachinar to Peshawar, opening fire on the passengers. Local authorities reported that several victims are in critical condition at a nearby hospital. While no group has claimed responsibility for the attack, officials are actively investigating to identify the perpetrators.
