A suicide bomber struck inside a mosque in Peshawar, killing at least 27 people and wounding as many as 147 worshippers, officials said. This is a developing story
Suicide Bomber Kills Dozens and Wounds Over 100 Worshippers at Mosque in PakistanAbdul Majeed—AFP/Getty ImagesUpdated: January 30, 2023 6:15 AM EST | Originally published: January 30, 2023 5:30 AM EST
Most of the casualties were policemen and police officers — the targeted mosque is located within a sprawling compound, which also serves as the city’s police headquarters. Police said between 300 to 350 worshipers were inside the mosque when the bomber detonated his explosives. The impact of the explosion collapsed the roof of the mosque, which caved in and injured many, according to Zafar Khan, a local police officer.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif in a statement condemned the bombing, and ordered authorities to ensure the best possible medical treatment to the victims. He also vowed “stern action” against those who were behind the attack. The TTP has waged an insurgency in Pakistan over the past 15 years, fighting for stricter enforcement of Islamic laws in the country, the release of their members who are in government custody and a reduction of the Pakistani military presence in the country’s former tribal regions.
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