Six worshipers die in Peshawar blast; 28 injured

FRONTIER POST

At least six worshipers were killed while 28 others were injured when a powerful explosion occurred inside a mosque here on Saturday. According to the police, the blast took place inside Bilawal Mosque near Shaheen Bazaar during the mid-day prayers. According to the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), three to four kilogram explosives were used in the blast which was planted inside the mosque. As per details, the people were busy to offer Zohar prayer when a powerful explosion occurred inside the mosque. As a result, six persons were killed while 28 others were injured while two injured were stated in critical condition. After the incident, police and rescue teams reached on the spot while the injured were shifted to Lady Reading Hospital here. The law enforcement agencies cordoned off the area while further investigations into the incident have been started. Condemning the terrorist attack, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Amir Haider Hoti has ordered best available treatment facilities to the injured persons.