Death toll from Pakistan mosque suicide bombing rises above 90
Conrad Hoyt
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The death toll from Monday’s suicide bombing inside a Pakistan mosque has reportedly risen above 90.
There are conflicting reports about the exact number of dead from the suicide bombing at the Peshawar mosque in northwestern Pakistan, but the consensus from officials is that more than 90 people died in the attack. An investigation is underway into how the attacker got into the place of prayer, where policemen are believed to have been the target.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and declared a national day of mourning, according to BBC, which says the Sunni mosque is within a high-security police headquarters area. The Pakistani Taliban have reportedly denied involvement in the attack.
“Terrorists want to create fear by targeting those who perform the duty of defending Pakistan,” Sharif said.
There were more than 300 people inside praying and even more approaching when the bomb went off Monday, according to the Associated Press. The explosion caused the roof to cave in, injuring worshipers and even burying some. More bodies were reportedly found overnight and into Tuesday morning.
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The bombing also wounded more than 150 people, according to the news outlet. Because more people are believed to be trapped inside the place of prayer, the death toll could rise even higher.