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Oman Release Official Death Toll in Mosque Mass Shooting

  • Publish date: Wednesday، 17 July 2024 Reading time: 1 min read Last update: Monday، 14 April 2025
Oman Release Official Death Toll in Mosque Mass Shooting

The Royal Oman Police have reported that nine people, including three attackers, were killed in an attack on a Shia Muslim mosque in Oman on late Monday.

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Victims and Casualties Identified

Among the victims were four Pakistani nationals, one Indian, and a policeman. Additionally, 28 people from various nationalities were injured, including security personnel, according to officials from Pakistan and Oman.

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Attack During Ashura Observance

The assault occurred as Shia Muslims were observing Ashura, a period of mourning for Hussein, the Prophet Mohammad's grandson. While Ashura can sometimes spark sectarian tensions between Sunni and Shia Muslims in some countries, it is usually peaceful in Oman.

Investigation Ongoing

Authorities have not yet disclosed any motives or arrests related to the attack. The investigation is still ongoing.

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