MUSCAT: Four Pakistanis (identified as Ghulam Abbas, Hasan Abbas, Qaisar Abbas and Sulaiman Nawaz) lost their lives, while 30 others got injured when miscreants resorted to shoot at imambargah (Shia Mosque) Ali bin Abu Talib in Wadi Kabir here on Monday (15th July, 2024).
Embassy of Pakistan in Muscat stated: “Pakistan strongly condemns the dastardly terrorist attack on Imambargah Ali bin Abu Talib in Wadi Kabir in Muscat, Oman that resulted in multiple casualties including…deaths of Pakistani nationals.
“Our Embassy in Oman remains in contact with Omani authorities for identification and repatriation of the mortal remains of the two Pakistanis who perished in the attack. It has also opened a helpline to respond to queries from the community and to facilitate them in Oman.
“Ambassador Imran Ali is also visiting local hospitals to inquire about the well-being of injured Pakistani nationals.
“We are heartened that the government of Oman has neutralized the attackers. Pakistan has offered all possible assistance to Omani authorities in the investigation and to bring to justice those responsible for the heinous attack.”
Envoy of Pakistan here stated: “I have visited three or four hospitals. By the grace of God, all those injured are safe…
“We are in touch with Omani authorities as well as hospitals. Our officers are on standby for emergency blood donations in the embassy.
IS has claimed responsibility for the shooting incident.
Newspakistan.tv
