Bomb at Quetta mosque kills 2, wounds 28

The explosive was set off remotely, police say

Abombing yesterday at a mosque in the Pakistani city of Quetta, the capital of restive Balochistan province, killed two people, including the prayer leader, and wounded 28 worshippers, officials said.

The blast took place at the mosque in the city’s Pashtoonabad neighbourhood during Friday prayers, according to Abdul Razzak Cheema, deputy inspector of police.

The bomb was set off remotely, said Cheema, adding that a bomb squad was dispatched to the site and was investigating. The bomb squad said 2.5 kilograms of explosive material was used in the devise that blew out windows in the building and partially destroyed the ceiling.

No group immediately claimed responsibility for the bombing but it appeared that the prayer leader was the target.

Reuters Police officers and rescue workers gather at the site after a blast in a mosque in Quetta. Two people were said to have been killed and 28 injured in the blast.