- A verified video has shown the aftermath of a deadly explosion at Imambargah Khadijatul Kubra mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers
- The footage captured scattered footwear, injured worshippers on the ground and frantic calls for help inside the mosque compound
- Verification checks confirmed the video was recent, while authorities continued investigating the cause of the blast
Verified footage has emerged showing the immediate aftermath of an explosion that struck a mosque during Friday prayers in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital.
The blast reportedly killed at least 31 people, though earlier figures placed the death toll lower as authorities continued rescue and identification efforts.
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The video, which has been independently verified by BBC, captures scenes of panic and devastation within the mosque compound.
Footwear is seen scattered across the ground, while several people lie or sit in shock. Others are heard calling out for help as emergency assistance arrives.
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Footage confirmed from Islamabad mosque
Verification checks, including reverse image searches and location analysis, confirmed that the footage is recent and authentic.
The explosion occurred at Imambargah Khadijatul Kubra, a Shiite mosque located in the Tarlai area on the outskirts of Islamabad.
The visuals align with eyewitness accounts from the scene, which described worshippers caught in chaos moments after the blast.
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The condition of the compound and the presence of injured victims in the footage support reports that the explosion happened during prayers, when the mosque was crowded.
Security agencies and emergency responders were seen moving victims to hospitals, some of whom were in critical condition.
Officials have warned that casualty figures may change as investigations and medical assessments continue.
Investigation into blast ongoing
Authorities said the cause of the explosion remains under investigation. Security officials are examining whether the incident involved a suicide attacker or an improvised explosive device, though no group has claimed responsibility.
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The blast has drawn national and international attention, coming amid heightened security concerns in Pakistan following recent militant attacks in several regions.
Government officials have condemned the incident and pledged a thorough investigation.
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