Explosion at Islamabad mosque leaves at least 31 dead

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Explosion at Islamabad mosque leaves at least 31 dead

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Explosion at Islamabad mosque leaves at least 31 dead

Credited from: AA

Explosion at a mosque in Islamabad has resulted in at least 31 fatalities.
More than 160 people are reported injured in the incident.
The explosion occurred during Friday prayers at an Imambargah.

An explosion at a Shiite mosque during Friday prayers in Islamabad has reportedly killed at least 31 people, according to local officials. An emergency has been declared at hospitals as the number of injured is estimated to be over 169, with several individuals rushed to medical facilities for treatment, according to AA, BBC, and Reuters.

The blast occurred at an Imambargah located in Shehzad Town, and there are indications that a suicide bomber detonated the device while being stopped by security at the entrance, as reported by AA and Al Jazeera. Police continue to work on determining the exact cause of the explosion.

Video footage taken post-explosion depicted many individuals lying on the ground within the mosque, highlighting the severity of the incident. Islamabad police confirmed that rescue operations are underway, with the site thoroughly secured for investigation, according to BBC and Reuters.