December 15, 2024 10:51 (IST)
Pakistan: 5 killed Rawalpindi blast
Rawalpindi, Jan 9 (IBNS)A blast in Pakistan's Rawalpindi city killed at least five people and injured 17 others on Friday, media reports said.
The blast reportedly targeted an imambargah in Chitian Hatian area of the city, reports said.
"A suicide attacker blew himself up after his attempt to enter the worship place was foiled," Geo News reported quoting the police.
The injured people were taken to District Heaquaters Hospital.
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