In a brazen act of terror, a powerful blast tore apart an Imam Bargah in Islamabad’s Tarlai during Friday Jummah prayers, resulting in at least 15 deaths and over 80 injuries. The assault triggered widespread alarm, with ambulances ferrying the injured to facilities across the capital in a frantic response.
Authorities report the toll climbing to 15 dead, alongside 80-plus casualties treated in various wards. PIMS Hospital handled 32 cases alone, underscoring the attack’s ferocity. Blast echoes reverberated widely, leading to an immediate cordon and evidence collection at the devastated site.
Initial accounts suggest a suicide bomber, stopped short at the entrance, self-detonated. Though unverified officially, forensic exams will soon clarify details. This strike mirrors escalating violence, particularly in Balochistan, fueled by BLA’s aggressive ‘Operation Herof-2’ against security installations.
BLA claimed dominance over camps in Nushki and Gulantur, executing joint operations in Quetta and beyond since January 31. Dozens of soldiers reportedly fell, as local reports fault military tactics for risking civilian lives in dense areas. A prior Islamabad courthouse attack in November claimed 12 lives, signaling a pattern.
Occurring during Uzbek President Mirziyoyev’s state visit, the bombing raises alarms over Pakistan’s internal strife. Violence has surged lately, challenging counter-terror efforts. As the nation mourns, probes intensify to dismantle terror networks and restore public confidence.