The taking pictures left 9 individuals lifeless, together with one police officer and three gunmen.
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Dubai: The three gunmen who concerned within the mosque taking pictures in Muscat have been Omani brothers who have been influenced by misguided concepts, the Royal Oman Police stated in an announcement.

In its assertion, the Royal Oman Police stated: “In dedication to maintain the general public knowledgeable of the developments within the Al Wadi Al Kabir taking pictures incident, it has been confirmed that the three perpetrators concerned within the incident have been Omani nationwide and brothers.

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They have been killed as a consequence of their insistence on resisting safety personnel. Investigations and inquiries have indicated they have been influenced by misguided concepts. The Royal Oman Police reiterates its thanks and gratitude to everybody for his or her vigilance, concern and dedication to the protection and safety of their nation.”

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The taking pictures left 9 individuals lifeless, together with one police officer and three gunmen.

It additionally left 28 others wounded, together with 4 individuals who have been from the police.

4 Pakistanis an Indian have been among the many lifeless. Daesh claimed accountability for the lethal taking pictures.