An explosion rocked the Tarlai Imambargah in Islamabad’s Shehzad Town, and right away, people started fearing the worst. Police and rescue teams raced to the scene, launching rescue efforts as chaos unfolded.
Hospitals across the city, Polyclinic, Pims, and CDA Hospital, went into emergency mode. At Pims, the executive director ordered full emergency measures.
As per latest reports, more than 20 people have been killed and 80 injured. NewsX will keep you posted.
Islamabad Imambargah Blast: Explosion in Shehzad Town Triggers Emergency in City Hospitals
Staff kicked into high gear in the main ER, burn unit, ortho, and neurology. Ambulances kept bringing in injured people from the blast.
Security officials say quick-thinking guards at the entrance managed to stop the attacker from getting inside the main hall, where dozens had gathered to pray.
Emergency imposed in all three hospitals of the federal capital following an explosion in Imam Bargah reportedly in outskirts of Tarlae area of Islamabad, more details awaiting pic.twitter.com/9HkNT0agfm
— Abdullah Momand (@AbdullahMomandJ) February 6, 2026
Security Forces Launch Rescue Operation
Even so, the explosion tore apart the gate, blew out windows in nearby buildings, and left debris everywhere. Eyewitnesses described a huge plume of black smoke, ambulances and fire trucks speeding in, and a scene of confusion.
Islamabad has already seen its share of tragedy lately. In November 2025, a suicide attack outside the district courts killed twelve people. Just this January, a gas cylinder exploded after a wedding, killing eight, including the newlyweds.
Now, this attack on worshippers has everyone worried about a spike in sectarian violence, even in a city as tightly guarded as this one.
Rescue workers are still combing through the area, searching for survivors and moving the wounded to hospitals. Police have sealed off the neighbourhood and started collecting evidence. So far, no one has claimed responsibility.
Officials haven’t given out any confirmed numbers on casualties yet. Everyone’s waiting for updates from the Interior Ministry and city authorities.
