Deadly blast rocks Peshawar mosque, scores killed

Peshawar: At least 30 worshippers were killed, while over 50 sustained injuries after a massive explosion rocked a mosque in Peshawar's Koocha Risaldar area on Friday (today), GNN reported.

According to reports, the blast occurred during Jummah Prayer in Jamia mosque at 12:55 pm. The injured have been taken to Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar. 

Police and rescue teams reached the spot after getting information. The explosion was the result of the suicide bomb attack, said officials.

The area, however, has been cordoned off.

The explosion blew out the windows of nearby buildings, and frantic rescuers were seen ferrying the dead and wounded from the scene.

Among the injured, ten are said to be in critical condition.

At the hospital, there was chaos as doctors struggled to move the many wounded into operating theaters.

According to sources, the blast occurred during Jummah Prayer near Jamia mosque. The injured have been taken to Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar.

In the meantime, Prime Minister Imran Khan has strongly condemned the terror attack and sought a report from the concerned authorities—directing the administration to provide every possible aid to the injured.

Moreover, Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Peshawar Ijaz Ahsan confirmed one police official was killed while Asim Khan.

The CCPO said, two attackers tried to enter a mosque and fired at the policemen standing guard.

Following the attack, a blast took place in the mosque.  

The terrorist was dressed in black and fired five to six bullets, said an eyewitness.