Overview
- Authorities report at least 31 people killed and about 169 injured, with some hospital figures later putting fatalities at 33.
- Islamic State claimed responsibility via its Amaq channel, saying the assailant opened fire on guards and detonated at the mosque’s inner gate.
- Investigators identified the bomber as Yasir from Peshawar through forensic checks and NADRA records, with officials saying he had repeatedly traveled to Afghanistan and reportedly received training.
- Police conducted overnight raids detaining relatives and alleged facilitators; a police officer was killed during operations and local reports said an Afghan “mastermind” was taken into custody.
- Funerals were held under tight security as hospitals operated on emergency footing and officials pointed to cross‑border links, drawing denials from India and Afghanistan.