Pakistan
At least 50 injured in Peshawar mosque suicide blast: security officials
During afternoon prayers, a suicide bomber detonated a bomb
On January 30th, 2023, a deadly blast occurred in a mosque located in the northwestern city of Peshawar. According to the local authorities, the explosion took place during Zuhar prayers, killing at least 20 people and injuring many others.
The explosion took place inside a mosque in police lines area and injured nearly 50 people who were being shifted to Lady Reading Hospital.
The mosque was filled with worshippers, who were offering their prayers when the blast took place. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosion and seeing smoke and debris in the air. The immediate aftermath was chaotic, as people tried to escape the mosque and reach safety.
The local police and rescue teams arrived at the scene soon after the explosion, and they worked quickly to evacuate the injured and search for survivors. The death toll is expected to rise, as many of the injured are in critical condition.
Rescue officials revealed that the blast took place during Zohr prayers, as the suicide bomber was standing in the front row. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but the authorities are working to identify the perpetrators.
They said that the sound of the explosion was so loud that it was heard far away while gunshots were also heard after the blast.
Meanwhile, security officials said that as per preliminary investigation, the attack was a suicide blast.
The attack on the mosque has shocked the entire country, and many are mourning the loss of life. The government has condemned the attack and promised to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Soon after the blast, PTI Chairman Imran Khan took to Twitter to condemn the suicide attack.
“My prayers and condolences go to victims families. It is imperative we improve our intelligence gathering and properly equip our police forces to combat the growing threat of terrorism,” said Khan.
In conclusion, the blast in the mosque in Peshawar was a tragedy that has left many people injured and dead. The country is mourning the loss of life and the government is working to find out who was responsible for this horrific act of violence. The authorities have also reminded the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims during this difficult time.