Pakistani authorities have apprehended four individuals allegedly involved in facilitating last week’s devastating suicide bombing at a Shi’ite mosque in Islamabad. The attack during Friday prayers resulted in 31 fatalities and approximately 170 injuries, marking the deadliest assault on the capital since the 2008 Marriott hotel bombing.
Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti announced the arrests while providing updates on the investigation into the terrorist incident. Visual documentation from the blast site revealed horrific scenes of bloodied victims amid shattered glass and debris, with panicked worshippers scrambling for safety in the aftermath.
The Islamic State (Daesh) has formally claimed responsibility for the coordinated attack, which targeted religious minorities during their weekly prayers. International leaders have universally condemned the violence, expressing solidarity with Pakistan and offering condolences to the victims’ families.
Funeral ceremonies for those killed in the explosion were conducted on Saturday as security forces intensified counterterrorism operations throughout the region. The bombing has raised significant concerns about renewed terrorist capabilities in urban centers and has prompted nationwide security reassessments.