Islamabad court complex blast kills 12, injures dozens
“A suicide blast outside Islamabad's district courts killed at least 12 and wounded dozens.”
Key points
- A suicide blast outside Islamabad's district courts killed at least 12 and wounded dozens.
- Officials say the bomber failed to enter the complex before detonating near a police vehicle.
A suicide bomber detonated outside the District Judicial Complex in Islamabad's G-11 area, killing at least 12 people and injuring 36, according to hospital officials. The blast occurred after the attacker failed to enter the courthouse and struck near a police vehicle, prompting an emergency at PIMS Hospital.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said the explosion happened around midday and that investigators are working to identify the bomber and trace any accomplices. The site was cordoned off as rescue teams moved victims to hospitals and a search operation got underway.
Leaders across Pakistan condemned the attack, with the president and prime minister calling it a heinous act and pledging the best care for the wounded. Foreign missions also denounced the bombing. The incident comes amid a broader rise in militant violence in recent years.
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