Baghdad: There has been a big explosion before Eid in the suburb of Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. At least 25 people were killed and dozens more were injured in the bombings. Iraqi security officials gave this information. IS has claimed responsibility for this attack. The blast took place in a crowded market in the city of Sadr. The blast took place a day before Eid-ul-Azha when people were busy shopping in the market. Earlier in April, at least four people were killed in a car bomb blast in the city of Sadr.
Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi has ordered the arrest of the commander of the federal police regiment responsible for the area of the market, according to an Iraqi military statement. The statement also said that it is being investigated. This is the third time this year that the market has exploded.
According to the statement, Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi has ordered the arrest of the commander of the federal police regiment responsible for the area of the market. The statement also said that it was being investigated. A police source said that more than 60 people were injured. The death toll may rise as some of the injured are in critical condition. Women and children were also among the dead and some shops were gutted in the blast. The Iraqi military said in a statement that the attack took place at Wahailat Bazar in the city of Sadar.