Blast at Mosque Near Police Offices in Pakistan Kills at Least 7
At least 7 people were killed and more than 30 others were injured in a powerful explosion at a mosque near police buildings in the Kohat region of northwestern Pakistan.
A bomb attack at a mosque located next to police buildings in the Kohat region of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province killed at least seven people and injured more than thirty others. Authorities reported that the condition of some of the injured is critical.
Explosion and Casualties
A violent explosion occurred at a mosque in the Kohat region of northwestern Pakistan. According to information provided by police and rescue officials, at least seven people lost their lives and more than thirty others were injured as a result of the incident.
Condition of the Injured and Hospital Mobilization
The injured, mostly consisting of worshippers, were rushed to surrounding hospitals for treatment. Doctors stated that the condition of some of the injured was severe and expressed concern that the death toll might rise.
Details of the Attack and Armed Clashes
Provincial Police Chief Zulfiqar Hameed stated that one of the attackers may have driven an explosives-laden vehicle into the mosque. Meanwhile, it was noted that at least two gunmen also attempted to enter the police compound and engaged in a firefight with officers.
Official Reactions and Rescue Efforts
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, expressed his condolences for those who lost their lives, and called for rescue operations to be accelerated. Footage shared on social media showed the roof of the mosque collapsed and rescue teams pulling people out from the rubble.