Suicide blast at Pakistan procession to celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday kills at least 52: videos

A suspected suicide bomb blast at a procession to celebrate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad in Pakistan’s Balochistan province has left at least 52 people dead, according to grisly videos and reports.

The powerful bomb exploded on Friday near a mosque in Mastung district of Balochistan, wounding dozens of others, including many in a critical condition, local officials said.

The Reuters news agency, quoting Abdul Rasheed, a district health official, said at least 52 people had died in the blast and 58 others were wounded.

Rasheed said the toll could further rise as many people were in a serious condition.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.

The Pakistani Taliban, known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), quickly distanced itself from the attack.