As of: 01/30/2023 6:11 pm
The death toll continues to rise after the alleged attack on a mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan. Police now believe there are at least 47 deaths and more than 170 injuries.
The death toll from an alleged attack on a mosque in Pakistan continues to rise, but the exact number is still unclear. Officials now believe the death toll is at least 47 and more than 170 injured. Most of the victims appear to be police officers.
A blast at a mosque in Pakistan has killed and injured many
Marcus Speaker, ART New Delhi, Daily News at 4:00 PM, January 30, 2023
Explosion in high security zone
In the northwestern city of Peshawar, the blast occurred during noon prayers in a high-security zone containing several government buildings, including anti-terrorist units and police buildings. It is not clear how the killer was able to infiltrate the heavily guarded and walled area. According to the police, he must have crossed several security barriers.
Peshawar police chief Ijaz Khan told Reuters that at least 47 people had been killed and 176 injured, many critically. Police officer Zafar Khan said more than 300 worshipers were praying in the mosque at the time of the attack.
The roof of the building collapsed due to the explosion. As a result, many people were injured. Rescue workers tried to rescue the person lying under the rubble. Hospitals called for blood donations.
The Taliban recently called off the ceasefire
Authorities believe it was a suicide attack. As reported by the AP news agency, Pakistani Taliban commander Sarbakhaf Mohammad claimed responsibility for the attack on Twitter. Late last year, the Pakistani Taliban scrapped a ceasefire with the government in Islamabad. Since then, they have been responsible for several attacks.
Condemning the attack, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif ordered authorities to ensure better medical care for the injured. Terrorists aim to create fear by targeting those who are supposed to protect Pakistan. Home Minister Rana Sanaullah announced the inquiry.
A reminder of the March 2022 attack
In March 2022, a suicide bomber from the jihadist group “Islamic State” attacked a mosque belonging to the Shiite minority in Peshawar, killing 64 people. This is the worst attack in Pakistan since 2018.
In Pakistan, the majority of the population of over 230 million are Muslims. About two million people live in Peshawar.
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