Four worshippers were martyred while several others sustained injuries after an explosion rocked a mosque during Friday prayers, Samaa TV reported.
Officials have so far confirmed that at least two deaths following the explosion that targeted the mosque
The explosion occurred during the Friday prayer sermon inside a mosque, which collapsed completely.
Following the blast, security forces reached the site and cordoned off the area.
According to the Station House Officer (SHO) of Hangu, the mosque was bustling with around 30 to 40 worshipers at the time of the incident.
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the explosion.
The attack comes just hours after a powerful bomb exploded near a mosque at a rally celebrating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad in Mastung, at least 52 people and injuring nearly 70 others.
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