Last night, a powerful explosion occurred in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
The incident took place near one of the city's busy and crowded areas — close to commercial and administrative buildings. According to initial information, 12 people were killed and 21 others sustained injuries of varying degrees.
Geo News news agency, citing the police, reported this. Police, forensic experts, and emergency medical personnel arrived at the scene within minutes.
The injured were immediately taken to major medical facilities in the city. It has been reported that some patients are in serious condition.
The area where the explosion occurred is now fully controlled by security forces. Residents of nearby buildings have been evacuated.
According to police representatives, an investigation is underway to determine the causes of the explosion. Physical evidence is being collected from the scene, but the exact cause of the explosion has not yet been established.
Preliminary assumptions suggest that the explosive device may have been installed inside a vehicle. A police representative emphasized that definitive conclusions will be made once the results of the examination are announced.
Experts believe that this incident may have been carried out to pressure law enforcement agencies in the country or to instill fear among the population. Although the Pakistani government has conducted large-scale anti-terrorism operations in recent years, militant groups continue to operate in some remote areas.
This event once again demonstrated that the country's security system is facing a serious test.
