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Deadly Attack on Islamabad Shia Mosque Claims 31 Lives
6 Feb
Summary
- A suicide bomber detonated explosives at the entrance of a Shiite imambargah.
- The attack occurred during Friday prayers, resulting in at least 31 deaths.
- Over 130 people were injured in the blast, overwhelming local hospitals.
A suicide bomber carried out a deadly attack at a Shiite imambargah in Islamabad during Friday prayers, resulting in at least 31 fatalities. The explosion occurred shortly after prayers began, a time when the mosque was crowded.
Eyewitnesses and security officials reported that the attacker, after being stopped by guards at the main gate and firing shots, managed to detonate explosives about 20 meters inside the premises. More than 130 people sustained injuries, many critically, prompting an emergency response at local hospitals.
Rescuers described scenes of chaos, with numerous injured individuals crying out for help. The sheer volume of casualties led authorities to transfer some patients to medical facilities in the neighboring city of Rawalpindi. Security agencies have cordoned off the area as rescue and recovery operations commenced.
