Bomb blast at mosque in Pakistan: 16 dead and several injured
At least 16 people have been killed as a result of a tragic bomb blast at a mosque located in a city in Pakistan. According to officials, 56 people have also been injured in this incident, who have been immediately shifted to nearby hospitals.
The blast occurred when a large number of people had gathered at the mosque to offer prayers. Eyewitnesses say that the sound of the explosion was very loud, which also caused damage to the mosque building. Immediately after the blast, police and rescue teams reached the scene and cordoned off the area.
The condition of several of the injured is reported to be critical, due to which fears of an increase in the death toll are being expressed. An emergency has been declared in hospitals, and doctors are busy providing medical aid to the injured.
The government and security agencies have strongly condemned this incident and an investigation has been launched. Security forces have initiated a search operation in the area to track down those responsible.
Following this tragic incident, there is an atmosphere of mourning across the country, and political and social leaders have termed this attack as a crime against humanity. The government has assured the provision of all possible assistance to the affected families.