ISIS assault mosque in Peshawar; Pakistan vows to arrest ISIS masterminds

Officials in Pakistan vowed to hunt down and arrest the masterminds of the Peshawar mosque attack, which was claimed by ISIS mercenaries, as the attack killed 57 people and wounded nearly 200.

ISIS assault mosque in Peshawar; Pakistan vows to arrest ISIS masterminds
5 March, 2022   08:55
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On Saturday, Pakistani officials pledged to hunt down and arrest the masterminds of the bloody attack on a mosque in Peshawar on Friday, which was claimed by a group affiliated with ISIS mercenaries, as the attack killed 57 people and wounded nearly 200.

"Three investigation teams have been formed to study forensic evidence and CCTV footage to track down the organizers of the attack," Pakistani Information Minister Fuad Chaudhry said in a statement.

In CCTV footage seen by The Associated Press, the lone attacker hid his bomb under a large black scarf.

The footage showed that the bomber was moving quickly on a narrow street towards the entrance to the mosque. He shot the police protecting the mosque before entering it.

The attack occurred while performing Friday prayers.

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