At least 31 worshippers were brutally slaughtered and over 169 injured in a devastating bombing at a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of Islamabad during Friday prayers, a massacre that has left many questioning how such a heinous attack could occur in the heart of the nation's capital.
The explosion, which was described as massive, marked one of the deadliest attacks to hit the city in nearly two decades. The investigation into the attack is ongoing, with officials now saying they are considering it a suicide bombing. However, the exact circumstances surrounding the attack are still unclear and are being probed by authorities.
In the wake of this horrific incident, residents took to social media to express their outrage and disgust at what they saw as a clear failure on the part of the authorities to ensure public safety. The government was accused of not doing enough to protect its citizens, particularly in vulnerable areas such as mosques where people gather to pray.
This latest attack is just the latest in a string of deadly incidents targeting Shiites across Pakistan, and comes at a time when the country is already grappling with an insurgency in Balochistan, which has left many regions on high alert.
The explosion, which was described as massive, marked one of the deadliest attacks to hit the city in nearly two decades. The investigation into the attack is ongoing, with officials now saying they are considering it a suicide bombing. However, the exact circumstances surrounding the attack are still unclear and are being probed by authorities.
In the wake of this horrific incident, residents took to social media to express their outrage and disgust at what they saw as a clear failure on the part of the authorities to ensure public safety. The government was accused of not doing enough to protect its citizens, particularly in vulnerable areas such as mosques where people gather to pray.
This latest attack is just the latest in a string of deadly incidents targeting Shiites across Pakistan, and comes at a time when the country is already grappling with an insurgency in Balochistan, which has left many regions on high alert.