United Nations: On Friday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned a suicide bombing inside a Shiite mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan.
"Houses of worship should be safe havens, no targets. I strongly condemn today's atrocity at a mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan, during Friday prayers "He tweeted about it. "My heartfelt condolences go out to those who have lost loved ones, and I stand in solidarity with the people of Pakistan."
According to hospital and police officials, the suicide bombing killed at least 56 people and injured nearly 200 more. As per Peshawar Police Chief Muhammed Ejaz Khan, the violence began when an armed attacker opened fire on police outside a mosque in the city's old quarter. During the gunfight, one officer was killed and another was injured. The assailant then dashed into the mosque and detonated his suicide vest.
According to Moazzam Jah Ansari, the top police official for Khyber Pukhtunkhwa province, where Peshawar is the capital, the suicide bomber strapped a powerful explosive device to his body, packed with 5 kilogrammes (12 pounds) of explosives.
Massive explosion at mosque during Friday prayers, 30 died on the spot
Dispute over Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque built by ruining 27 Hindu-Jain temples, matter reached court
