Summary
A suicide attack took place outside a court building in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least 12 people and injuring more than 30. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accused India of being behind the attack, but provided no evidence. A group linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for the blast.
Key Facts
- The suicide bombing occurred at the District Judicial Complex in Islamabad.
- At least 12 people died, and more than 30 were injured in the attack.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accused India of involvement without providing evidence.
- Jamaa-ul-Ahrar, a faction of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), claimed responsibility.
- The TTP is linked ideologically to the Afghan Taliban, but denied involvement in this attack.
- The bombing happened during international conferences and nearby sports events.
- Islamabad has generally been peaceful in recent years, with the last major attack occurring in December 2022.
- Security forces claim to have rescued 300 cadets in a separate incident in South Waziristan.
