Friday, August 19, 2011

Jamrud mosque explosion

At least 30 people have been killed as a result of a blast targeting a mosque located in the Jamrud Tehsil of the Khyber Agency Friday while more than 100 are injured, Geo News reported. The roof of the mosque collapsed following the blast.

The blast took place after Friday prayers and according to the local administration, the bomb was planted in the mosque.

The intensity of the blast is not yet known but major damage has been caused to the mosque. Rescue efforts are underway to recover those trapped underneath the rubble.

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