Few months before FIFA World Cup, a gun attack in one of host city claimed 11 lives during a local match,in Salamanca. According to reports, a gun attack during a football match in Mexico has left 11 people dead and 12 other remain severely injured. The incident took place in Guanajuato, a state in central Mexico. Local authorities said the attack occurred during a local match in the city of Salamanca.
FIFA World cup is scheduled to kick start on 11th June this year. The mega football event will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. However, concerns over security in Mexico have surfaced ahead of the tournament.
Ten people were killed on the spot, while one person succumbed to injuries during treatment. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals. The identity of the attackers is still unknown, and police have launched a search operation.
Guanajuato is considered a key industrial region in Mexico, with several factories operating there. At the same time, it is among the most dangerous states in the country, often linked to violent crimes involving multiple criminal groups.
Earlier this month, human remains were recovered near the Estadio Akron, one of the venues selected for the World Cup. Body parts were also found in areas such as Arroyo Hondo, Las Agujas, and Lomas del Refugio, where authorities recovered 456 bags containing human remains. The latest shooting during a football match has further intensified concerns over security in the host nation.
