In an incident of violence, unknown assailants attacked coal-laden trucks in the town of Duki, Balochistan on Sunday. The attack resulted in the death of one driver and injuries to three others.

The attack took place in the Pasra Tangi area of Sanjawi, Duki, where the trucks were transporting coal from the region to Punjab. Eyewitnesses reported that the armed assailants opened fire on the trucks and then set them ablaze.

According to Levies sources, the firing incident left one driver dead and three others injured. The attack also caused damage to six trucks.

The truck driver reported that the group of attackers numbered around six individuals, all of whom were on foot.

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The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.