Islamabad, Pakistan Fidayeen was attacked during Friday prayers in Peshawar, Pakistan. The blast killed at least 56 worshipers and injured more than 190 others. The condition of 10 people is critical. The blast took place at a Shia mosque in Kissa Khwani Bazaar in the Kocha Risaldar area of Peshawar. About 150 people were inside the mosque at the time of the attack.
According to Peshawar police, the two assailants tried to enter the mosque at Kissa Khwani Bazaar in the city. When they stopped, they opened fire on the police. One policeman was killed and at least one attacker was killed. Another policeman was seriously injured in the shooting.
Rescuers rushed the injured to Lady Reading Hospital. The locals also rushed the injured to the hospital on a motorcycle and car. Police and security forces cordoned off the area after the incident. A spokesman for Lady Reading Hospital said most of the injured were in critical condition.
One of the attackers was dressed in black. He entered the main hall of the mosque and blew himself up. Then there were corpses and injured people everywhere. The hall was full of people coming for prayers. An eyewitness who was present at the time of the attack told Pakistani media.
The rescue team was unable to reach the site as the mosque was in a crowded area. Due to this, the general public rushed the injured Namaji to the hospital on a motorcycle.
Condemning the attack, Prime Minister Imran Khan Niyaji said immediate medical facilities would be provided to the injured. Imran has also demanded a report of the incident from the concerned authorities.
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