Officials stated that the explosion took place near Police van, the attacker came near police van on bike, and sound of two blasts were heard at a time.

According to eyewitness, the car and bike caught fire after the blast.  The head of an alleged suicide attacker was reportedly found at the site.

All the Judges, lawyers and clerks were expelled out of the court. DIG Islamabad, district administration and forensic team is present at site.

The impact caused severe damage in the surrounding area. The head of an alleged suicide attacker was reportedly found at the site, suggesting the use of a suicide-explosive device.

The injured were quickly shifted to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), where they are receiving treatment. Hospital sources said the injured are in varying conditions.

The number of martyred people exceed 12, while, 4 injured people condition is critical ,while 20 injured patients are shifted to emergency room in PIMS.

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meanwhile, Modi is crying foul over false flag operations in Delhi, while his proxies, the Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Kharijites, first carried out a terrorist attack on Wana Cadet college and today in Islamabad.

Security in the capital has been tightened, and further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.