ISLAMABAD: Islamabad blast today news a powerful explosion ripped through an Explosion at Tarlai Imambargah in the Shehzad Town area (Tarlai Kalan) of the federal capital on Friday afternoon, causing widespread panic and leaving several people injured.
According to initial reports and police officials, the blast is believed to be a suicide attack targeting worshippers gathered for religious services.
Breaking News: Explosion at Tarlai Imambargah Shehzad Town Islamabad
A suspected suicide blast occurred at an Imambargah in Shehzad Town (Tarlai), Islamabad, on Friday afternoon. Rescue teams have rushed to the scene to shift the injured, and an emergency has been declared at PIMS and Poly Clinic hospitals. Security forces have sealed the area as authorities investigate the nature of the explosion.
Islamabad Blast News Details of the Attack
The explosion occurred at the Terlai Imambargah, located within the jurisdiction of the Shehzad Town police station. Witnesses reported a deafening bang that shattered windows in the neighborhood and sent plumes of smoke into the sky.
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“The nature of the blast appears to be a suicide detonation,” a senior police official stated at the scene, though a final forensic report is awaited. The area has been completely sealed off by a heavy contingent of police and Rangers to preserve evidence and prevent any secondary attacks.
Rescue Operations And Casualties
Rescue 1122 teams and ambulances rushed to the site immediately after the blast. While exact casualty figures are still developing, hospital sources fear multiple fatalities given the intensity of the explosion.
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A state of emergency has been declared at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and Poly Clinic Hospital. All surgeons and medical staff have been recalled to duty to handle the influx of critical patients. “We have received several injured persons, some in critical condition,” a PIMS spokesperson confirmed.
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This incident marks a concerning resurgence of violence in the capital. It comes just days after a deadly clash between security forces and militants in Balochistan, which had already placed the country on a heightened security level. This is the second major security incident reported in Islamabad in recent months, following a suicide blast in November that claimed 12 lives.
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The Interior Ministry has sought an immediate report from the Inspector General (IG) of Islamabad Police. Authorities have issued a red alert across the city, increasing checking at all entry and exit points. Citizens are advised to avoid the Shehzad Town and Tarlai areas to facilitate the movement of emergency vehicles.
This is a developing story. Updates on the death toll and official investigations will follow.
