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==Event== |
==Event== |
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The explosion occurred in close proximity to the Madina Mosque, where individuals were congregating for the religious procession.<ref name="auto1">{{cite web |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2438428/at-least-20-killed-dozens-injured-in-blast-near-eid-miladun-nabi-procession-in-mastung |title=At least 50 killed in Mastung blast |date=29 September 2023}}</ref><ref name="auto2">{{cite web |url=https://www.brecorder.com/news/40265779/at-least-7-dead-several-injured-in-blast-in-balochistans-mastung |title=At least 52 dead, several injured as 'suicide blast' jolts Balochistan's Mastung |date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Law enforcement authorities suspect that this was a deliberate suicide attack targeting the religious gathering,<ref name="auto3">{{cite news |last=Ng |first=Kelly |last2=Zahid |first2=Usman |date=29 September 2023 |title=Pakistan: At least 50 killed, dozens injured in Mastung blast |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66956626}}</ref> adding that the perpetrator blew himself up near the vehicle of Deputy Superintendent of Police Nawaz Gishkori.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/29/blast-at-rally-to-mark-prophet-birthday-in-pakistan-kills-many-injures-dozens |
The explosion occurred in close proximity to the Madina Mosque, where individuals were congregating for the religious procession.<ref name="auto1">{{cite web |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2438428/at-least-20-killed-dozens-injured-in-blast-near-eid-miladun-nabi-procession-in-mastung |title=At least 50 killed in Mastung blast |date=29 September 2023}}</ref><ref name="auto2">{{cite web |url=https://www.brecorder.com/news/40265779/at-least-7-dead-several-injured-in-blast-in-balochistans-mastung |title=At least 52 dead, several injured as 'suicide blast' jolts Balochistan's Mastung |date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Law enforcement authorities suspect that this was a deliberate suicide attack targeting the religious gathering,<ref name="auto3">{{cite news |last=Ng |first=Kelly |last2=Zahid |first2=Usman |date=29 September 2023 |title=Pakistan: At least 50 killed, dozens injured in Mastung blast |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66956626}}</ref> adding that the perpetrator blew himself up near the vehicle of Deputy Superintendent of Police Nawaz Gishkori.<ref>{{cite web |date=29 September 2023 |title=Blast at Pakistan procession to mark prophet’s birthday kills at least 52 |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/29/blast-at-rally-to-mark-prophet-birthday-in-pakistan-kills-many-injures-dozens |work=[[Al Jazeera]]}}</ref> In response, the area was cordoned off by law enforcement, and the casualties were transported to nearby medical facilities. An emergency was declared in the hospitals to ensure efficient medical assistance to the injured.<ref name="auto1" /><ref name="auto2" /> |
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==Casualties== |
==Casualties== |
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At least 52 deaths were reported.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Asim |last2=Saifi |first2=Sophia |date=2023-09-29 |title=At least |
At least 52 deaths were reported.{{refn|<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Asim |last2=Saifi |first2=Sophia |date=2023-09-29 |title=At least 56 killed after suicide bombings rip through two religious ceremonies in Pakistan |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/29/asia/pakistan-balochistan-blast-intl-hnk/index.html |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref><ref name="auto3" /><ref>{{cite web |date=29 September 2023 |title=Pakistan: At least 52 killed and dozens injured in suicide bombing |url=https://news.sky.com/story/pakistan-at-least-52-killed-and-dozens-injured-in-suicide-bombing-12972098 |website=[[Sky News]]}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Zehri |first=Abdullah |last2=Shirazi |first2=Iftikhar |date=2023-09-29 |title=At least 52 killed, scores injured in suicide blast near 12th Rabiul Awwal procession in Mastung: official |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1778511 |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite news |last=Ahmed |first=Saleem |last2=Ali |first2=Mushtaq |date=2023-09-29 |title=Suicide bombings at two mosques in Pakistan kill at least 57 |language=en |work=[[Reuters]] |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/blast-southwest-pakistan-kills-13-more-than-50-injured-police-2023-09-29/ |access-date=2023-09-29}}</ref>}} Additionally, a substantial number of individuals were injured, with reports indicating between 50 and 70 injuries.{{refn|<ref>{{cite web |date=29 September 2023 |title=Suicide blast in Pakistan's Balochistan kills at least 52 people, injures over 50 |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/world/pakistan-explosion-latest-news-suicide-blast-near-mosque-prophet-muhammad-birthday-death-toll-casualties-17913951.htm |website=[[CNBC]]}}</ref><ref name="auto3" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":4" />}} |
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Among the victims of the blast was Mastung's Deputy Superintendent of Police Nawaz Gashkori and another senior police officer.<ref name="auto2" /> Furthermore, a considerable number of those injured were in critical condition, underscoring the severity of the incident and the urgent need for medical attention and support.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/512219-blast-in-balochistans-mastung-injures-about-50-people |title=Police officer among 35 dead in blast near Mastung mosque}}</ref><ref name="auto1" /> |
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==Response== |
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Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister [[Anwaar ul Haq Kakar]] condemned the blast and expressed condolences for the victims.<ref name=":0" /> The attack was also condemned by President [[Arif Alvi]] and Interior Minister [[Sarfraz Bugti]], who called it a "heinous act".<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Sattar |first=Abdul |title=Dozens dead after blast in southwestern Pakistan at a rally celebrating birthday of Islam's prophet |url=https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-bomb-rally-birthday-islam-prophet-baluchistan-f9d1fab750bc8fcb03bb11e09e22d9de |access-date=2023-09-29 |language=en | |
Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister [[Anwaar ul Haq Kakar]] condemned the blast and expressed condolences for the victims.<ref name=":0" /> The attack was also condemned by President [[Arif Alvi]] and Interior Minister [[Sarfraz Bugti]], who called it a "heinous act".<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Sattar |first=Abdul |date=September 29, 2023 |title=Dozens dead after blast in southwestern Pakistan at a rally celebrating birthday of Islam's prophet |url=https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-bomb-rally-birthday-islam-prophet-baluchistan-f9d1fab750bc8fcb03bb11e09e22d9de |access-date=2023-09-29 |language=en |agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref> |
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The [[Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan]] denied involvement in the blast, saying in a statement that such an attack was against its policies.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Ng |first=Kelly |last2=Zahid |first2=Usman |title=Pakistan: At least 50 killed, dozens injured in Mastung blast |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66956626 |access-date=2023-09-29 |language=en |work=[[BBC]]}}</ref> The United States, France, the United Kingdom, Turkey, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Egypt also condemned the terrorist attack.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Irfan |date=2023-09-29 |title=World Capitals condemn terrorist attacks in Mastung, Hangu, conveyed solidarity with Pakistan |url=https://www.app.com.pk/global/world-capitals-condemn-terrorist-attacks-in-mastung-hangu-conveyed-solidarity-with-pakistan/ |access-date=2023-09-29 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-29 |title=US, UK condemn Mastung terrorist attack |url=https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/758897-US-UK-condemn-Mastung-terrorist-attack |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=Dunya News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-30 |title=Egypt, Iraq, Iran condemn deadly blast in SW Pakistan |url=https://english.news.cn/20230930/24e5660b1b104ae49cc166ecfe6ef113/c.html |access-date=2023-09-29 |website= |agency=[[Xinhua News Agency]]}}</ref> |
The [[Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan]] denied involvement in the blast, saying in a statement that such an attack was against its policies.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Ng |first=Kelly |last2=Zahid |first2=Usman |title=Pakistan: At least 50 killed, dozens injured in Mastung blast |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66956626 |access-date=2023-09-29 |language=en |work=[[BBC]]}}</ref> The United States, France, the United Kingdom, Turkey, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Egypt also condemned the terrorist attack.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Irfan |date=2023-09-29 |title=World Capitals condemn terrorist attacks in Mastung, Hangu, conveyed solidarity with Pakistan |url=https://www.app.com.pk/global/world-capitals-condemn-terrorist-attacks-in-mastung-hangu-conveyed-solidarity-with-pakistan/ |access-date=2023-09-29 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-29 |title=US, UK condemn Mastung terrorist attack |url=https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/758897-US-UK-condemn-Mastung-terrorist-attack |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=Dunya News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-30 |title=Egypt, Iraq, Iran condemn deadly blast in SW Pakistan |url=https://english.news.cn/20230930/24e5660b1b104ae49cc166ecfe6ef113/c.html |access-date=2023-09-29 |website= |agency=[[Xinhua News Agency]]}}</ref> |
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== Perpetrator == |
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No group has claimed responsibility for the bombing. Amir Rana, director of the [[Pakistan Institute for Peace Studies]], said the Mastung and [[Hangu mosque bombing|Hangu mosque]] bombings seemed to be the work of the [[Islamic State|Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant]] (ISIL).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Baloch |first=Shah Meer |last2=Beaumont |first2=Peter |date=2023-09-29 |title=At least 59 people killed in twin attacks on mosques in Pakistan |language=en-GB |work=[[The Guardian]] |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/sep/29/bomb-attack-near-pakistan-mosque |access-date=2023-09-29 |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 23:25, 29 September 2023
2023 Mastung bombing | |
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Location | Mastung District, Balochistan Province, Pakistan |
Coordinates | 29°48′00″N 66°51′00″E / 29.80000°N 66.85000°E |
Date | 29 September 2023 |
Target | Eid Milad-ul-Nabi procession |
Attack type | Suicide bombing |
Deaths | 52+ |
Injured | 50–70 |
On 29 September 2023, a suicide blast occurred in Mastung town in Mastung district, Balochistan Province, Pakistan during the main procession of the Islamic holiday of Eid Milad-ul-Nabi commemorating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. The explosion, which took place near a mosque, resulted in a significant number of casualties, with at least 52 deaths and 50–70 injuries reported. Among the deceased was Mastung's Deputy Superintendent of Police Nawaz Gashkori.
Background
Jihadists and Baloch separatists have for years frequently carried out attacks in Balochistan. These include major insurgent attacks in Mastung in 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018.
Event
The explosion occurred in close proximity to the Madina Mosque, where individuals were congregating for the religious procession.[1][2] Law enforcement authorities suspect that this was a deliberate suicide attack targeting the religious gathering,[3] adding that the perpetrator blew himself up near the vehicle of Deputy Superintendent of Police Nawaz Gishkori.[4] In response, the area was cordoned off by law enforcement, and the casualties were transported to nearby medical facilities. An emergency was declared in the hospitals to ensure efficient medical assistance to the injured.[1][2]
Casualties
At least 52 deaths were reported.[9] Additionally, a substantial number of individuals were injured, with reports indicating between 50 and 70 injuries.[12]
Among the victims of the blast was Mastung's Deputy Superintendent of Police Nawaz Gashkori and another senior police officer.[2] Furthermore, a considerable number of those injured were in critical condition, underscoring the severity of the incident and the urgent need for medical attention and support.[13][1]
Response
Following the blast, a state of emergency was declared by provincial officials.[3] Rescue teams were dispatched to Mastung, and those severely injured were transported to Quetta for medical care.[1] Videos circulating on social media showed the injured being rescued and aided by both emergency responders and local individuals.[3]
Reactions
Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar condemned the blast and expressed condolences for the victims.[5] The attack was also condemned by President Arif Alvi and Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti, who called it a "heinous act".[11]
The Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan denied involvement in the blast, saying in a statement that such an attack was against its policies.[14] The United States, France, the United Kingdom, Turkey, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Egypt also condemned the terrorist attack.[15][16][17]
Perpetrator
No group has claimed responsibility for the bombing. Amir Rana, director of the Pakistan Institute for Peace Studies, said the Mastung and Hangu mosque bombings seemed to be the work of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).[18]
References
- ^ a b c d "At least 50 killed in Mastung blast". 29 September 2023.
- ^ a b c "At least 52 dead, several injured as 'suicide blast' jolts Balochistan's Mastung". 29 September 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Ng, Kelly; Zahid, Usman (29 September 2023). "Pakistan: At least 50 killed, dozens injured in Mastung blast". BBC News.
- ^ "Blast at Pakistan procession to mark prophet's birthday kills at least 52". Al Jazeera. 29 September 2023.
- ^ a b Khan, Asim; Saifi, Sophia (29 September 2023). "At least 56 killed after suicide bombings rip through two religious ceremonies in Pakistan". CNN. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ "Pakistan: At least 52 killed and dozens injured in suicide bombing". Sky News. 29 September 2023.
- ^ a b Zehri, Abdullah; Shirazi, Iftikhar (29 September 2023). "At least 52 killed, scores injured in suicide blast near 12th Rabiul Awwal procession in Mastung: official". Dawn. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ a b Ahmed, Saleem; Ali, Mushtaq (29 September 2023). "Suicide bombings at two mosques in Pakistan kill at least 57". Reuters. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ [5][3][6][7][8]
- ^ "Suicide blast in Pakistan's Balochistan kills at least 52 people, injures over 50". CNBC. 29 September 2023.
- ^ a b Sattar, Abdul (29 September 2023). "Dozens dead after blast in southwestern Pakistan at a rally celebrating birthday of Islam's prophet". Associated Press. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ [10][3][11][7][8]
- ^ "Police officer among 35 dead in blast near Mastung mosque".
- ^ Ng, Kelly; Zahid, Usman. "Pakistan: At least 50 killed, dozens injured in Mastung blast". BBC. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ Khan, Irfan (29 September 2023). "World Capitals condemn terrorist attacks in Mastung, Hangu, conveyed solidarity with Pakistan". Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ "US, UK condemn Mastung terrorist attack". Dunya News. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ "Egypt, Iraq, Iran condemn deadly blast in SW Pakistan". Xinhua News Agency. 30 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ Baloch, Shah Meer; Beaumont, Peter (29 September 2023). "At least 59 people killed in twin attacks on mosques in Pakistan". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 29 September 2023.