At least one person was killed and several others injured in an explosion inside a central imambargah (mosque affiliated with Shia Muslims) in Punjab province’s Bahawalnagar.
According to details, an explosion took place in the first mourning procession from Alzahra University on the occasion of Ashura, the sound of which was heard far and wide. A powerful blast killed at least three people and injured several others, the injured are being shifted to the hospital.
According to the city administration, an emergency has been declared in the hospital. Police and Rangers cordoned off the area and cordoned off the area. A suspect was arrested on the spot and eyewitnesses are also being questioned.
Earlier, a child was killed in a grenade attack on a truck in Baldia Town, bringing the death toll to 13, the dead included children and women. A hand grenade was hurled at a mini truck in the Baldia Town area of Karachi four days ago. According to the bomb disposal report, the blast was caused by an RGD-1 grenade that contained 65 grams of explosives.
It may be recalled that Ashura-Muharram processions and condolences will be held in different cities across the country today for which reliable security arrangements have been made while double riding has been banned.
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Mourning processions are coming out from all cities, towns, and villages of Pakistan for which Corona SOPs have been issued. Scholars will address the philosophy of martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA).
Today, on the occasion of Ashura Muharram, the day of martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) is being celebrated all over the world including Pakistan. This is the day when Imam Hussain (RA) along with the Ahlul Bayt drank the cup of martyrdom in the field of Karbala.
On the 10th of Muharram, the first month of every Islamic year, processions, rallies, and condolences are organized on the occasion of Ashura.
