Pakistani Truck Driver Survives Militant Attack in Balochistan

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Pakistani truck driver survives being shot five times in a widespread attack by ethnic militants in Balochistan, with at least 70 people killed in the assaults. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attacks.

Key Points

  • Truck driver recited Islamic verses in fear during the attack
  • Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the assaults
  • Medical staff found the truck driver alive when receiving bodies at the hospital

Pros

  • Truck driver survived being shot five times
  • Medical staff realized he was alive despite being initially thought dead

Cons

  • At least 70 people were killed in the attacks
  • Colleagues of the truck driver did not survive