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Bombing at mosque near police offices in Pakistan kills at least 16

Asia-Pacific 2 sources 2 countries 🔦 Under-reported 19m ago

A powerful bomb exploded on Friday at a mosque located near a building housing police offices in northwestern Pakistan, specifically in Peshawar. The attack resulted in the deaths of at least 15 to 16 people, while leaving between 50 and 57 others wounded, according to police and rescue officials.

The bombing occurred amid a surge of violence in the region, where security forces have been actively targeting militant groups. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, though both ISIL and the Pakistani Taliban are active in the area and regularly target security forces.

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WPLG Local 10 (Miami, US) Emphasizes rising regional violence and security forces targeting militants
Al Jazeera Highlights specific militant groups active in the area lacking immediate claims
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