Bomb blast in KPK, multiple casualties reported

Bomb blast in KPK, multiple casualties reported

A mosque in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Hangu district was struck by an explosion on Friday, resulting in the tragic loss of three lives and injuries to 12 others. Six injured individuals have been rescued from the debris and transferred to a hospital.

The scene has been secured by rescue teams and security personnel, with additional ambulances from Kohat heading towards the site alongside six Rescue 1122 ambulances.

SHO Shabraz reported that the blast occurred within Doaba Police Station's mosque during the final Friday prayer sermon, where approximately 30 to 40 worshippers were present.

The exact count of casualties remains uncertain as the ongoing rescue and relief efforts persist.