PESHAWAR – At least 30 worshippers embraced martyrdom including the prayerleader and at least 50 others are injured after a blast occurred at mosquesituated in Kocha Risaldar area of Peshawar during Jumma prayers.
According to latest reports soon after the explosion police and rescueteams reached the spot and rescue operation is underway. The rescue teamsare rushing the injured to Lady Reading Hospital, while residents andpeople of the neighborhood are also helping in transporting the injured ontheir private vehicles.
The rescue teams are rushing the injured to Lady Reading Hospital, whileresidents and people of the neighborhood are also helping in transportingthe injured on their motorcycles and cars.
Police and security teams have cordoned off the area and started to collectevidence.
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CCPO Peshawar revealed that the attackers entered the mosque after anexchange of fire with the security forces resulting in one police officialmartyred and another injured.
