The shameless attack by at least three attackers came as people gathered for Friday prayers in the city adjoining the capital Islamabad. Rawalpindi is also home to the military headquarters and is a frequent target of Taliban attacks. Army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas told AFP that between three and five gunmen launched a strike on the mosque frequented by military officers. The area was cordoned off as soldiers searched for more attackers.
‘They exploded bombs inside the mosque,’ he told AFP. ‘They opened fire on the worshippers. Thirty-two people were killed and 45 were injured. There is no hostage situation. Two terrorists have been killed.’
‘There were two suicide bombers and the roof of the mosque collapsed...they are taking revenge for the Pakistan army's successful operations in Swat and Waziristan regions,’ Malik said.Pakistan is in the grip of a fierce insurgency, with more than 2,570 people killed in attacks in the last two-and-a-half years.
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