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Bomb blast in Rawalpindi, Shias targetted

Explosion heard near Rawalpindi imambargah, two dead
RAWALPINDI: Two people were killed and several injured in an explosion on Kurri Road, Rawalpindi within the precincts of an imambargah, hospital sources confirmed Wednesday. The injured are reported to be in critical condition.

An initial investigation suggests the blast occurred when a suicide bomber blew himself up after security officials stopped him from entering the Qasar-e-Sakina Imambargah. The imambargah is located in the vicinity of expressway, the main highway which links the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

Initial reports say that the alleged bomber was unable to detonate his suicide vest completely, thus preventing a major disaster.

Police was deployed at the imambargah which was packed to capacity at the time of the explosion.

Medical teams and police authorities have rushed to the site to begin rescue operations.The injured have been rushed to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and Poly Clinic Hospital. An emergency has been declared at the hospitals in the twin cities and doctors have been asked to report for duty.

There were also reports of firing following the attack, however, the identity of the gunmen has not been determined. The area has been cordoned off by security forces.
 

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