Islamabad Mosque Suicide Bombing Kills 31; India Condemns Attack, Rejects Allegations

At least 31 people were killed and 169 others injured after a suicide bomber struck an Imambargah in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, during Friday prayers, according to a report by Dawn.

 

 

The explosion occurred at the Imambargah Khadijah-tul-Kubra in the Tarlai area of Islamabad, triggering panic among worshippers and residents in the vicinity. Emergency services rushed the injured to nearby hospitals, while security forces cordoned off the area and launched an investigation.

 

 

Reacting to the deadly attack, India strongly condemned the bombing and expressed condolences for the loss of innocent lives. In an official statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said:

 

 

“The bombing at an Islamabad mosque earlier today is condemnable and India condoles the loss of life it has caused. It is unfortunate that, instead of seriously addressing the problems plaguing its social fabric, Pakistan should choose to delude itself by blaming others for its home-grown ills.

India rejects any and every such allegation, which is as baseless as it is pointless; MEA stated.”

 

 

Meanwhile, the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group has claimed responsibility for Friday’s deadly explosion, according to reports. Pakistani authorities have heightened security across the capital following the attack.