Strike observed in Hangu against recent suicide blast

Strike observed in Hangu against recent suicide blast
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Summary Anjuman-e-Husainia announced three-day mourning after the incident.

 

PESHAWAR: A complete shutter-down strike is being observed in Hangu on Saturday against recent suicide blast that left at least 27 people dead, Dunya News reported. 

 

On Friday, a suicide bomber targeted a mosque in the town of Hangu, killing 27 people and wounding up to 50 as worshippers poured out of weekly prayers. The bomber detonated explosives packed into a motorcycle in a narrow lane near the mosque.

 

After the incident, security in the area has been tightened. Hangu police have registered a case against unknown attackers.