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Shots reported in Pakistani city 'Mosque attack' in Pakistani city
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Pakistani police have reported gunfire and at least one explosion in the city of Rawalpindi. There has been gunfire and at least one explosion in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi, police say.
One report said the firing was close to a military parade ground, another that it was an attack on a local mosque. Reports quoting police said it was an attack on a mosque close to military housing units.
"We have reports that firing was heard," Mumtaz Ahmed, a police officer, told the Reuters news agency. Ambulances have rushed to the scene amid reports that gunfire continues. Reports say there have been casualties.
The Pakistani security forces have been targeted in a series of recent attacks. Nineteen people were killed in an attack in Rawalpindi in October.The Pakistani security forces have been targeted in a series of recent attacks. Nineteen people were killed in an attack in Rawalpindi in October.
That incident was a raid on an army base for which the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility.That incident was a raid on an army base for which the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility.
On Wednesday, a suicide bomber blew himself up at the entrance to the headquarters of Pakistan's navy in Islamabad, killing a security officer.On Wednesday, a suicide bomber blew himself up at the entrance to the headquarters of Pakistan's navy in Islamabad, killing a security officer.
The Associated Press quoted local police as saying the latest attack was on a mosque close to the Pakistani army headquarters. Eyewitnesses have told the BBC that at least two explosions took place after an outbreak of gunfire. The area is cordoned off by the security forces and media have no access.
Police official Waqas Ahmed says gunfire was continuing in the area and at least one explosion was also heard, AP reported. The incident appears to have taken place near or inside the Parade Lines mosque where people were preparing for the Friday congregation.
The mosque is in the busy Qasim Market area which is located in the cantonment area along the GT Road a short distance from the army headquarters.
The area has several offices of the defence establishment and the intelligence agencies.
Several militant attacks have taken place in this area in the recent past.
There has been a pattern of militant groups trying to attack security targets inside Pakistan of late, as the army pursues an offensive against militants in South Waziristan.
While there has been no immediate claim of responsibility for the latest incident, the Pakistani Taliban have carried out many recent attacks.
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