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Death Toll Rises to 24 in Pakistan Shrine Suicide Bombing
The number of victim from a suicide bombing at a Shiite Shrine, in
the nation's southwest increased to 24 after four casualties died overnight,
police said Saturday. Also reported, by senior police officer Mohammad Iqbal, that more than 20 casualties are all
getting treatment, and some have basic injuries.
The explosion occurred in a temple containing with worshipers. in
a remote village in Jhal Magsi district, about 400 kilometers (240 miles) east
of Quetta in Baluchistan province on Thursday.
Initially reported, that the bomber detonated the bomb when the
guarding officer performed a routine check for the shrine visitor. Five
children, a woman and two police officers were among those victims.

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