Islamabad blast: Three arrested in Peshawar linked to suicide assault at Shia mosque

Pakistan’s police have arrested two males and a lady in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Peshawar linked to a suicide assault at a Shia mosque in Islamabad on Friday (February 6, 2026).

A minimum of 31 individuals had been killed and 169 others injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up at Khadijah al-Kubra mosque-cum-imambargah within the Tarlai space of Islamabad, in one of many worst terror assaults concentrating on the neighborhood in recent times.

A police official stated that in the course of the operation late on Friday (February 6) night time, two brothers of the alleged suicide bomber and a lady had been arrested and interrogation is at the moment underway.

In keeping with investigation officers, an id card recovered from them helped set up the attacker’s id as Yasir.

Official data present that his everlasting handle was Abbas Colony, Shiro Jangi, Charsadda Highway, Peshawar, whereas his non permanent residence was in Ganj Mohalla Qaziyan, Peshawar.

Investigators have additionally revealed that previous to the Islamabad suicide bombing, the attacker had remained in Afghanistan for roughly 5 months the place he allegedly obtained formal coaching in weapons dealing with and suicide assaults.

Following this disclosure, investigation companies have shifted their focus towards figuring out and dismantling the community working behind the assault.

Police officers said that additional raids are being carried out in Peshawar and Nowshera to determine potential facilitators and contacts.

Authorities emphasised that the investigation into the Islamabad suicide bombing is being carried out from all angles, and extra proof is anticipated to floor, which can assist make clear the complete scope of the terrorist incident.