Blast in mosque in Pakistan kills at least 25 people, with scores injured

Blast in mosque in Pakistan kills at least 25 people, with scores injured



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A powerful blast inside a mosque in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar has left at least 25 people dead and 120 more injured, according to Peshawar deputy commissioner Shafiullah Khan.

The mosque is situated inside a police compound in the city and is mostly attended by law enforcement officials.

The explosion took place in the middle of afternoon prayers Monday.

This is a breaking news story. More to follow.

Soldiers and police officers make way for emergency services rushing toward the site on Monday.

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