At least 30 dead, dozens injured in Peshawar imambargah explosion
Injured being shifted to medical facilities
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At least 30 people were killed and dozens were injured in Peshawar on Friday after an explosion in an imambargah situated near the Qissa Khwani Bazaar area.
Speaking to the media, CCPO Peshawar informed that according to initial reports, two attackers tried to enter the mosque. The police officers present on duty were fired at, which resulted in the death of one cop, while the other was seriously injured.
The blast inside the mosque occurred following the firing incident, he added.
He maintained that according to initial information, scores of people have reportedly been injured. “Senior police officials have reached the site,” the CCPO assured the media.
Rescue services confirmed the number of injured and medical aid is being provided and the injured are being shifted to nearby medical facilities.
Soon after the blast, a large contingent of law enforcement officials reached the site and cordoned off the area. The bomb disposal squad also started its initial investigation.
Police say attacker killed two cops at the gate before entering the mosque and blowing himself up
tribune.com.pk