ISLAMABAD: Pakistani authorities have arrested several key suspects in connection with the suicide bombing at a mosque in Islamabad Tarlai area, which killed 31 worshippers and injured many others.
Security forces confirmed that the brother-in-law of the suicide bomber, identified as Yasir son of Bahadur Khan, was apprehended in Karachi, while his brother was arrested in Peshawar. Another significant facilitator was killed during an operation in Nowshera.
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The most prominent arrest involved the bomber’s mother, who was taken into custody from her residence in a posh sector of Islamabad. Officials say her interrogation is expected to provide crucial details about the planning and support network behind the attack.
اسلام آباد
○ It is revealed through source that Suicide Bomber name *Yasir Khan* who was basically from Peshawar.
○ Previously he spended 5× months in Afghanistan.
○ His mother and 2 × brothers also arrested. #IslamabadBlast pic.twitter.com/wkactTQfGl— Pakiza Khan (@PakizaKhanpk) February 6, 2026
Following the blast, a nationwide security operation was launched to track down all individuals connected to the incident. Police and intelligence agencies have been conducting raids in multiple cities to dismantle the terrorist network.
Authorities are also working to identify the attacker’s hideouts and any remaining associates. The investigations aim to uncover whether the bomber acted alone or received cross-border assistance.
The attack, which occurred during Friday prayers, has drawn widespread condemnation from political and religious leaders across Pakistan. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed a full inquiry and have emphasized providing the best possible medical care to the injured.
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Law enforcement agencies have vowed to continue operations against all facilitators and abettors, underscoring Pakistan’s zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism.