37 Killed, More than 125 Injured in Suicide Bombing Near Mosque During Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday Celebration in Pakistan
“37 Killed, More than 125 Injured in Suicide Bombing Near Mosque During Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday Celebration in Pakistan”
29/09/2023 : Karachi Pakistan (JKNN) In a tragic incident in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, 37 people lost their lives and over 130 were injured in a suicide bombing near a mosque.
The attack occurred during a gathering to celebrate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. The blast took place near the Madina Mosque in the Mastung district, and even the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Nawaz Gashkori, who was on duty for the rally, was among the deceased.
The explosion was identified as a suicide blast, with the bomber detonating himself near the DSP’s car.
Some of the injured were in critical condition.
Balochistan interim Information Minister Jan Achakzai said rescue teams have been dispatched to Mastung. He added the critically injured persons are being transferred to Quetta and that an emergency has been imposed in all the hospitals.
Further details on the incident are awaited.
(JKNN)
