An explosion in a mosque in Peshawar city, Pakistan, has killed at least 59 people and left about 157 injured.
Reports on Monday showed that the explosion appeared to target security operatives as the mosque is within an area also housing a police headquarters area.CCTV footage released later in the day showed a lone attacker approaching the mosque on foot and brandishing a pistol.The report added that the attacker opened fire on police personnel deployed outside the main entrance for security before running inside.
He then opened fire on a man who tried to stop him and managed to enter the mosque, where worshippers had gathered for prayers, after which an explosion took place. Riaz Mehsood, police commissioner, said a rescue operation was ongoing inside the mosque as a number of people were buried under the rubble.“An emergency has been imposed at hospitals across the city and injured persons are being provided the best medical facilities,” Mehsood said.He added that the main hall of the mosque — which had a capacity of 250 to 300 people — had collapsed but the rest of the building was still intact.
Explosion reported inside a mosque at Peshawar in Pakistan near Police lines. Over 17 killed and 90 injured.
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