India condemns Islamabad blast, says Pakistan blaming others for home-grown ills
India on Friday condemned the suicide bombing at a mosque in Islamabad, expressed condolences to the victims, and firmly rejected Pakistan's attempt to blame external forces for the attack.
India on Friday strongly condemned the suicide bombing at a mosque in Islamabad, expressing condolences for the loss of lives and rejecting Pakistan’s attempt to blame external forces for the attack.
In an official statement issued on February 6, 2026, India said the bombing earlier in the day was “condemnable” and extended sympathy to the victims and their families. The statement added that it was unfortunate that Pakistan, instead of addressing deep-rooted issues within its own social fabric, continued to “delude itself by blaming others for its home-grown ills.”
India categorically rejected any allegations levelled against it, calling them “baseless” and “pointless.” The government maintained that such claims divert attention from internal challenges and do not contribute to addressing the causes of violence.
An explosion struck the Tarlai Imambargah in Islamabad’s Shehzad Town on Friday, killing at least 50 people and injuring at least 150 others, according to the latest figures shared by local journalists on X. The incident occurred as worshippers gathered for Friday prayers, and the authorities called it a suicide bombing attack after an initial probe.
Two Pakistani police officials have revealed that the attacker was stopped at the gate of the mosque before detonating the bomb, as reported by the news agency Reuters.
Police officials, who were not authorised to speak to the media, further said that the bomber could not breach the mosque premises because guards stopped him at the entrance.
Weeks ago, Pakistan also alleged India’s involvement in the attacks in Balochistan.
India strongly rejected Pakistan’s allegations linking it to recent violence in Balochistan, calling the claims “baseless” and an attempt to deflect attention from Pakistan’s own internal problems.
Bombings remain rare in Islamabad due to heavy security, but Pakistan has seen a rise in militant violence in recent years. Shi’ites, who form a minority in the predominantly Sunni Muslim country of about 241 million people, have faced repeated sectarian attacks in the past.
Sunni Islamist militant group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan has previously targeted Shi’ites, whom it considers heretics. No group has claimed responsibility for the Islamabad blast so far.
Islamabad had witnessed another suicide attack on November 11, which killed 12 people and injured 27 others. Pakistani authorities had said an Afghan national carried out that attack.
India on Friday strongly condemned the suicide bombing at a mosque in Islamabad, expressing condolences for the loss of lives and rejecting Pakistan’s attempt to blame external forces for the attack.
In an official statement issued on February 6, 2026, India said the bombing earlier in the day was “condemnable” and extended sympathy to the victims and their families. The statement added that it was unfortunate that Pakistan, instead of addressing deep-rooted issues within its own social fabric, continued to “delude itself by blaming others for its home-grown ills.”
India categorically rejected any allegations levelled against it, calling them “baseless” and “pointless.” The government maintained that such claims divert attention from internal challenges and do not contribute to addressing the causes of violence.
An explosion struck the Tarlai Imambargah in Islamabad’s Shehzad Town on Friday, killing at least 50 people and injuring at least 150 others, according to the latest figures shared by local journalists on X. The incident occurred as worshippers gathered for Friday prayers, and the authorities called it a suicide bombing attack after an initial probe.
Two Pakistani police officials have revealed that the attacker was stopped at the gate of the mosque before detonating the bomb, as reported by the news agency Reuters.
Police officials, who were not authorised to speak to the media, further said that the bomber could not breach the mosque premises because guards stopped him at the entrance.
Weeks ago, Pakistan also alleged India’s involvement in the attacks in Balochistan.
India strongly rejected Pakistan’s allegations linking it to recent violence in Balochistan, calling the claims “baseless” and an attempt to deflect attention from Pakistan’s own internal problems.
Bombings remain rare in Islamabad due to heavy security, but Pakistan has seen a rise in militant violence in recent years. Shi’ites, who form a minority in the predominantly Sunni Muslim country of about 241 million people, have faced repeated sectarian attacks in the past.
Sunni Islamist militant group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan has previously targeted Shi’ites, whom it considers heretics. No group has claimed responsibility for the Islamabad blast so far.
Islamabad had witnessed another suicide attack on November 11, which killed 12 people and injured 27 others. Pakistani authorities had said an Afghan national carried out that attack.