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At least 20 killed, 50 wounded in suspected suicide blast at imambargah in Pakistan

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At least 20 people were killed and 50 wounded in a blast at an imambargah in Lakhi Dar area of Shikarpur, Pakistan.

According to the Express Tribune, the blast occurred during Friday prayers at Karbala Maula Imambargah in Lakhi Dar area.

Reports say that the Imambargah's roof collapsed in the blast and rescuers were digging people out of the rubble.

Condemning the attack, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif offered condolences to the families of victims and ordered an immediate inquiry.

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First Published: Jan 30 2015 | 3:59 PM IST

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