Powerful blast at mosque gate in Azam Warsak of South Waziristan leaves Mufti Ijaz martyred, five injured

WANA, Nov 17 (SABAH): A devastating explosion rocked the main gate of Jamia Mosque in Azam Warsak, South Waziristan, during Asr prayers on Friday, leaving one dead and five injured.

The blast caused by an explosive device planted at the mosque’s entrance claimed the life of Mufti Ijaz, while the mosque’s khateeb and leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), Maulana Shehzada, was critically injured. Among the injured were Shah Hussain, Noor Hassan, Maulana Saddam, Maulana Shehzada, and Zainullah. According to media reports, two of the injured are stable, while others remain in critical condition.

Eyewitnesses reported that Maulana Shehzada and his companions were exiting the mosque after prayers when the explosion occurred. The injured were immediately rushed to Wana Headquarters Hospital for medical treatment.

Local authorities cordoned off the area and initiated a search operation following the incident. However, no arrests have been made, and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

This tragic incident has raised concerns over security in the region, particularly during religious gatherings. Further investigations are underway.