The three attackers were killed
six people, among which and a policemanwere killed in the exchange of fire around a Shia mosque in Muscat, in Oman, according to a newer report released by the police.
#عاجل /
The Royal Oman Police and the military and security agencies announce the end of the procedures for dealing with the shooting incident that took place yesterday evening in Al Wadi Al-Kebir area in the governorate of Muscat and resulted in the death of 5 people and the death of one police officer and the killing of the three innocents in addition to the injury of (28) people of different nationalities…
— Oman News Agency (@OmanNewsAgency) July 16, 2024
The three attackers were killed also.
According to the police announcement on platform X, four of the victims were of Pakistani origin. Another 28 people, of various nationalities, were injured. Four of them are police officers or paramedics.
BREAKING: Heavy gunfire erupts at a mosque in Oman, reports of casualties pic.twitter.com/CWyPW02MCn
— BNO News (@BNONews) July 15, 2024
The investigation continues to clarify the case.
From Islamabad, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that four Pakistanis were among the victims of the attack. He expressed his country’s solidarity with the Sultanate of Oman and its intention to provide all possible assistance in the investigation of the incident.
🚨 BREAKING: SUSPECTED TERRORIST ATTACK IN MUSCAT, OMAN
Multiple casualties, potentially up to 20, reported after gunmen opened fire during a religious gathering in Muscat.
The attack occurred outside a Hussaynia.
Footage shows people fleeing as gunfire erupts.
Security… pic.twitter.com/uVBN7e9XOK
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) July 15, 2024
Source :Skai
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