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Pakistan: Suicide blast near mosque in Balochistan kills 52, over 50 injured
Updated On: 29 September, 2023 02:53 PM IST | Balochistan | mid-day online correspondent
A suicide blast near a mosque in Pakistan`s volatile Balochistan province has resulted in the loss of at least 52 lives, with over 50 individuals sustaining injuries.
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A suicide blast near a mosque in Pakistan`s volatile Balochistan province has resulted in the loss of at least 52 lives, with over 50 individuals sustaining injuries. The explosion occurred in close proximity to the Madina Mosque in the Mastung district while people had gathered to observe Eid Miladun Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, stated media reports.
Mastung`s deputy superintendent of Police (DSP) Nawaz Gashkori, who was present at the rally, died as well. City Station House Officer (SHO) Mohammad Javed Lehri confirmed that the explosion was indeed a "suicide blast", with the attacker detonating explosives near the DSP`s vehicle.
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