Eyewitness Accounts

Witnesses said hundreds of people were attending the festival when the bombs were dropped, causing widespread panic and devastation. Videos circulating on social media showed burning stalls, damaged vehicles, and people fleeing in chaos as explosions echoed through the area.

A resident told local reporters, “We were lighting candles and offering prayers when we heard a loud buzzing sound. A few seconds later, explosions went off — people were screaming everywhere.”

Casualties and Response

Local rescue workers confirmed that at least 40 people, including women and children, died in the attack, with many others sustaining severe injuries. Emergency volunteers rushed victims to nearby clinics, though medical care in the region remains