💥 A suicide bombing outside Islamabad’s district courts on Tuesday afternoon left at least 12 dead and 27 injured, marking one of the deadliest attacks in Pakistan’s capital this year. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi confirmed the blast occurred near the Judicial Complex, where security forces thwarted the bomber’s attempt to enter the building.
🚨 Eyewitnesses described chaos as the attacker detonated an explosive-laden jacket near a police vehicle, igniting fires and damaging nearby cars. Rescue teams rushed victims to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, with officials warning the death toll could rise due to critical injuries.
🔍 Forensic teams are working to identify the bomber, whose remains were found at the scene. Security sources suspect the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), based in Afghanistan, orchestrated the attack. Authorities have evacuated the area and launched a citywide search operation.
👨⚖️ Lawyer Malik Khalid Khan, who was inside the complex, noted the timing coincided with court break hours, when crowds gather outside. No group has claimed responsibility yet.
🌍 The attack underscores ongoing security challenges in the region, with global implications for counterterrorism efforts. Stay tuned for updates.
