At least 59 people killed in twin attacks on mosques in Pakistan
At least 59 people have died in bomb attacks on two mosques in Pakistan as the country held a public holiday to celebrate the prophet Muhammad’s birthday.
In the most serious incident, a suicide bomber killed at least 54 people who were gathering for a parade near a mosque to mark the prophet’s birthday in restive Balochistan province.
A second attack struck a mosque in a police station compound in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing five people and collapsing the building.
Blast After prayer has become a custom for some peacefool Religions..#BalochistanBlast #Balochistan pic.twitter.com/mzgt4pzpBq
— Jesvin George (@KJesvinGeorge) September 29, 2023
