Armed Robbers Strike on Khuzdar National Highway, Passengers Traumatized

Khuzdar: Armed robbers carried out a major heist late at night on the **Zawa bend of the Khuzdar National Highway**, targeting multiple passenger coaches and vehicles. According to eyewitnesses, the robbers **blocked the highway with a Mazda truck** and maintained control for several hours.

During the incident, passengers traveling from Karachi to Quetta were robbed of **cash, mobile phones, jewelry, and other valuables**. The attackers systematically searched each passenger and even **fired shots at some vehicles**, causing damage to several coaches and distressing hundreds of travelers. Looted items were reportedly worth **millions of rupees**.

Remarkably, despite the presence of **police personnel and Levies Force stationed at the Zawa check post**, no immediate action was taken. Affected passengers have held the **DIG and SSP of Khuzdar directly responsible** for the lapse in security. Stranded travelers were reportedly aided by **local hotel owners**, who provided food and water during the ordeal.

This incident highlights the **growing insecurity in Balochistan** and underscores the **weaknesses in law enforcement**, leaving even the province’s key transportation routes unsafe. Locals and travelers have urged authorities to implement **effective security measures on the National Highway** to ensure the safety of commuters.