Pakistan, Dec. 16 -- Around 15 armed dacoits allegedly from the Katcha area attacked a Quetta-bound passenger bus late Monday night and kidnapped 25 passengers. The assailants injured the driver during the attack before fleeing with the abducted individuals.

According to videos circulated on social media after 9:30pm, the Sadabahar Company coach had departed from Sadiqabad for Quetta at around 8pm. Passengers said the journey was proceeding normally until the bus reached a remote area near the Punjab-Sindh border.

When the bus reached near the Murid Shakh area close to Motorway M-5, it reportedly turned towards Guddu, about 65 kilometres from Rahim Yar Khan. At this point, the dacoits intercepted the coach and opened fire, creating pani...