Attack in Pakistan Leaves Dozens Injured and Martyred
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Pakistani authorities have already arrested a suspect.
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Archive photo of an explosion in Pakistan.
Pakistani security sources have reported to Sputnik that 5 people were killed and dozens injured in an explosion targeting an Ashura procession in Bahawalnagar district in Punjab, eastern Pakistan.
According to local media, the Pakistani security authorities have arrested a suspect in the bombing that targeted the Ashura march.
Preliminary information provided by security sources indicates that the explosion was "carried out with a hand grenade."
A video clip circulated on social media, showing a group of participants in the march who suffered multiple injuries while awaiting medical attention.
#BREAKING: 5 killed and 41 injured in a bomb explosion on Ashura procession of innocent Shia mourners in Bahawal Nagar of Punjab in Pakistan. Blast happened two hours ago yet there isn’t much reportage in Pakistan media. Instructions to ignore a Shia tragedy? pic.twitter.com/ScEXBngBPV
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) August 19, 2021
Muslims in several countries around the world commemorate today, the tenth day of Muharram with massive marches and religious and cultural activities. This year’s memorial was accompanied by strict preventive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
