Summary The explosion took place just as Maghribain prayers were being held at the mosque
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – At least three people have died and two other injured as result of firing and explosion outside Imambargah at Shakaryal Road area in Rawalpindi, Dunya News reported.
The explosion took place just as Maghribain prayers were being held at the mosque of Qasr-e-Sakina Imambargah. The preliminary report suggests that more than one suicide bombers could entered in the Imambargah. The report adds that the initial explosion was result of a grenade explosion and suicide bomber had failed to detonate his suicide vest.
The spokeswoman of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital Dr Ayesha told the press that two persons were already dead when brought to the hospital. She identified the deceased as Ghulam Hussain and Abdul Shukoor. Another person succumbed to injuries, rising the toll to three.
Dr Ayesha revealed that the deceased died as result of firing and not the explosion.
During the intensive operation, the Bomb Disposal Squad has successfully diffused the undetonated suicide vest. The situation is completely under control as per the security forces personnel.
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The inside of Imambargah
19:34 - IG Islamabad Tahir Alam is at the site and is supervising the search operation
19:28 - Bomb Disposal Squad arrives on the scene, attempts to diffuse undetonated suicide vest.
19:11 - The authorities are now confirming that the suicide bomber has been killed in exchange of firing after the bomber failed to detonate.
The commandos of Pakistan Army are now engaging in an extensive operation.
19:01 - Heavy vehicles of law enforcement agencies and rescue personnel have arrived at the scene and an operation is being carried out right now.
People await news about their loved ones outside PIMS Hospital
This is a developing story and will be updated as details arrive
