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Security forces also killed three attackers during the incident in Al-Wadi al-Kabir area on Monday night. Pakistan said four Pakistanis were among those killed in the “terrorist attack” on the Imam Ali Mosque. India also said one of its citizens was killed. The Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group claimed responsibility for the attack.
One policeman and four Pakistani nationals lost their lives while 28 others were injured in the firing near Imam Ali Mosque. The Indian Embassy in Muscat posted on Tuesday that following the firing incident in Muscat city on 15 July, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman has informed that one Indian national has lost his life and another has been injured. The Embassy expresses its sincere condolences and stands ready to extend all possible assistance to the families.
According to a statement, security forces also killed three attackers during the incident that took place in Al-Wadi Al-Kabir area on Monday night. Pakistan said four Pakistanis were among those killed in the “terrorist attack” on the Imam Ali Mosque. India also said one of its citizens was killed. The Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group claimed responsibility for the attack.
ISIS has repeatedly targeted Shia gatherings, processions and worshippers in countries such as Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. But it has never before claimed an attack in Oman, where Shias are a minority.
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