Islamabad: Pakistan’s capital was rocked by a massive bomb blast this afternoon. This suicide attack targeted a Shia mosque located in the Tarlai area of the city, claiming the lives of at least 25 people. The blast was so powerful that nearby buildings have also been damaged, and a large number of people are seriously injured.
Emergency Imposed: In view of the severity of the attack, the administration has declared an emergency across Islamabad. All major hospitals have been placed on high alert.
Relief Work: Immediately after the blast, a heavy contingent of police and rescue teams took charge. The work of pulling the injured from the rubble is going on at a war footing. Security forces have completely sealed the Tarlai area, and a search operation has started to find suspects.
Emergency in Hospitals: Considering the large number of injured, a medical emergency has been declared in Islamabad’s hospitals. Citizens are being appealed to for blood donations to meet the shortage, and teams of additional doctors have been deployed.
Scene of Panic: According to eyewitnesses, the blast was so powerful that the mosque’s windows shattered and the ground nearby shook. There are signs of devastation all around the spot, seeing which local people are in deep shock.
Security Cordon: Security agencies have blockaded the entire Tarlai area. Commandos are deployed at every corner, and drones are being used to monitor any suspicious activity.
Rising Death Toll: The death toll has increased due to the recovery of more bodies from the rubble during relief and rescue operations and the succumbing of the critically injured.
Shia Mosque Targeted: This explosion, which occurred immediately after prayers at the Shia mosque in Tarlai, has shattered the security arrangements.
Atmosphere of Panic: The blast was so loud that its echo was heard far away, leading to a high alert being declared throughout the capital.
Attack on Imambargah: The attack happened when a huge crowd of worshippers and devotees was gathered in the Imambargah. The intensity of the blast was so high that its sound was heard several kilometers away.
Security Cordon: Immediately after the blast, Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and paramilitary forces have taken control of the entire Tarlai area and the Imambargah. Entry of any outsider has been completely banned.
High Alert: Blockades have been set up at the entry and exit points of the capital. Security agencies are gathering evidence from the spot, and CCTV footage is being scanned to look for the suicide bomber’s accomplices.
