2nd explosion in Pakistan on Friday leaves many casualties

Hangu District Police Officer Nisar Ahmed confirmed the casualties and injuries to Dawn English-language newspaper.

He said the first blast took place at the entrance of the police station after which a number of people gathered at the site. “A few minutes later, another blast occurred inside a mosque situated in the premises of the police station.”

DPO Ahmed said the second blast took place during the Friday sermon. “The roof of the mosque caved in due to the impact of the explosion,” the official stated, adding that nearly 30 to 40 people were reported to be stuck under the rubble.

The official further said that heavy machinery had been called to retrieve the bodies and wounded persons.

However, Rescue 1122 spokesperson Bilal Faizi told Dawn.com that the death toll from the blast had risen to five. He mentioned that six of the injured individuals were in critical condition and were currently receiving treatment.

Dawn.com’s correspondent present at the site said Rescue 1122 teams and locals in the area are leading the rescue operation.

No one has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.

MNA