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Islamic State Claims Islamabad Suburb Suicide Bombing That Killed 36

Pakistani forces report seven arrests in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa after the attack.

Overview

  • Authorities say at least 36 people were killed and about 170 wounded when a bomber struck a Shia community house in Tarla during Friday prayers.
  • IS asserted responsibility through its Amak channel on Telegram and circulated a photo of the alleged attacker, a claim not independently verified.
  • Police report the assailant opened fire on security personnel outside the complex before detonating an explosive belt inside.
  • Security raids in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa led to the detention of seven suspects, reportedly including relatives of the alleged bomber, with one militant and two security personnel killed in the operations.
  • Tens of thousands joined funeral prayers and some shops closed following protest calls, while Pakistan’s defence minister accused India and New Delhi rejected the allegation.