Peshawar blast: At least 28 people were killed and 150 others, mostly policemen injured after a powerful suicide blast ripped through a mosque during afternoon prayers on Monday in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar.
The injured have been shifted to the Lady Reading Hospital of Peshawar, Geo News reported. According to media reports, a suicide bomber blew himself up inside the mosque.
The blast occurred near the Police Lines area around 1.40 pm when a suicide attacker blew himself up during the Zuhr (afternoon) prayers.
“A portion of the building collapsed and several people were believed to be under it,” official said.
There were mostly policemen among the injured, said the eyewitness.
Hospital sources said 13 of those injured were in critical condition.
An emergency has been declared in the hospitals of Peshawar. The hospital has appealed citizens to donate blood for the victims. PTI
Former PM expresses grief over incident
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan took to Twitter to express grief over the incident. He said, “Strongly condemn the terrorist suicide attack in police lines mosque Peshawar during prayers. My prayers & condolences go to victims’ families. It is imperative we improve our intelligence gathering & properly equip our police forces to combat the growing threat of terrorism.”
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