KOHAT: At least 12 people were killed and 36 others injured when a blast occurred at a mosque near the old Police Lines in Kohat during Jumma prayers on Friday, according to initial reports.
The explosion triggered panic in the area as worshippers were gathered inside the mosque for Friday prayers. Rescue 1122 teams were dispatched to the scene shortly after receiving the emergency call and launched a rescue operation.
According to rescue officials, several injured people were given initial medical treatment at the scene before being shifted to nearby hospitals by ambulances. Emergency personnel are continuing rescue and relief operations, while authorities are assessing the extent of the damage.
Bilal Ahmed Faizi, spokesperson for Rescue 1122 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, confirmed that emergency teams were responding to the incident.
The casualty figures may change as rescue operations continue and more information becomes available.
The nature and cause of the explosion have not yet been officially confirmed, and authorities are expected to provide further details after completing their initial assessment.
Further updates are awaited.
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