Muscat: Pakistan Embassy on Tuesday issued an official statement following the Wadi Kabeer shooting incident.
“Pakistan strongly condemns the dastardly terrorist attack on Imam Bargah Ali bin Abu Talib in Wadi Kabir in Muscat, Oman that resulted in multiple casualties including two deaths of Pakistani nationals,” said the statement.
The embassy said they are in contact with Omani authorities for identification and repatriation of the mortal remains of the two Pakistanis who perished in the attack. It has also opened a helpline to respond to queries from the community and to facilitate them in Oman.
Ambassador Imran Ali is also visiting local hospitals to inquire about the well-being of
injured Pakistani nationals.
“We are heartened that the government of Oman has neutralized the attackers. Pakistan has offered all possible assistance to Omani authorities in the investigation and to bring to justice those responsible for the heinous attack,” the embassy said.
Pakistan Embassy Emergency Numbers:
• Abdul Samad: 92040038
• Khadim Hussain: 98577355
• Aamir Safdar: +923225251612
• Syed Nisarul Haq: 94981966
• Atiq Ahmed: 0045 9976
To contact the Ambassador:
• Saifullah: 92109432
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