Blast in Peshawar mosque leaves three dead, several injured

The explosion took place near a mosque when a gathering of people was still present inside.

PESHAWAR: Three people were killed and several injured in an explosion that took place in Achini Bala area of Peshawar late on Thursday, Express News reported.

The explosion took place near a mosque while a gathering of people was still present inside.

Initial reports suggest that hand grenades were thrown inside the mosque by unidentified militants.

Rescue teams have been alerted and are on their way to the site of the explosion.

"The injured are being taken to the Hayatabad Medical Complex," reported Ehtisham Khan, Express News correspondent.

(Note: This is a developing story. Details will be added accordingly.)