Islamabad, Pakistan: A devastating suicide bombing outside a crowded court building in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital, has resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi confirmed today. Several others were wounded, with some victims reported to be in critical condition, according to hospital sources.
The Interior Minister, who visited the site, stated that the bomber detonated the device after trying to enter the Islamabad district court on foot. The attacker reportedly waited outside the building for 10 to 15 minutes before detonating the explosives close to a police vehicle.
“We are investigating this incident from different angles. It is not just another bombing. It happened right here in Islamabad,” Naqvi told reporters, emphasizing the seriousness of the attack in the capital.
The blast occurred near the entrance of the district court, an area typically congested with lawyers, police, and a large number of litigants. Videos and pictures circulating on local media showed scenes of chaos, with people covered in blood lying next to a damaged police van.
