The Pakistan Army on Wednesday revealed that India orchestrated the deadly attack on a school bus in Khuzdar through its proxy terrorist networks, saying the incident was a continuation of India’s “state-sponsored terrorism” aimed at destabilising the country.

In a strongly worded statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), it was confirmed that five people — including three children — were martyred and several others injured in the targeted attack near Zero Point along the Karachi-Quetta National Highway.

“This cowardly attack was executed by the Indian intelligence network using its proxy organisations, targeting innocent school-going children,” the statement read.

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The military condemned the assault in the strongest terms, terming it a blatant example of the Indian government’s "moral degradation and anti-human policies."

The ISPR added that the attack exposes the "disgusting face" of Indian state terrorism and called for international accountability.

“This is a heinous attempt by the Indian state to create instability in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, especially following their humiliating defeat in 'Bunyan-um-Marsus' ,” the statement said, referring to a recent military operation where Pakistani forces claimed to have dismantled several terrorist hideouts.

The ISPR vowed that all those involved — including the planners, facilitators, and perpetrators — would be brought to justice.

“Such acts will not deter Pakistan’s resolve. With the backing of the people, the armed forces will eradicate Indian-sponsored terrorism from every corner of the country,” the statement concluded.