Peshawar blast: Atleast 30 martyred and over 50 seriously injured
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PESHAWAR – At least 30 worshippers embraced martyrdom including the prayer leader and at least 50 others are injured after a blast occurred at mosque situated in Kocha Risaldar area of Peshawar during Jumma prayers.
According to latest reports soon after the explosion police and rescue teams reached the spot and rescue operation is underway. The rescue teams are rushing the injured to Lady Reading Hospital, while residents and people of the neighborhood are also helping in transporting the injured on their private vehicles.
The rescue teams are rushing the injured to Lady Reading Hospital, while residents and people of the neighborhood are also helping in transporting the injured on their motorcycles and cars.
Police and security teams have cordoned off the area and started to collect evidence.
CCPO Peshawar revealed that the attackers entered the mosque after an exchange of fire with the security forces resulting in one police official martyred and another injured.
