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Phosphorus used in Peshawar blast: Alvi
[Dawn] President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday claimed that phosphorus, a highly lethal chemical, was used in the Police Lines mosque blast.On Jan 30, a powerful suicide explosion destroyed the mosque in the Red Zone area where between 300 and 400 people — mostly coppers — had gathered for prayers. The blast caused the roof to cave, killing 84 people, according to police. Speaking to the media after visiting the injured at Lady Reading Hospital, the president said phosphorus, a lethal and incendiary material, was added to the bomb which created a large shock wave. Posted by: trailing wife 2023-02-08 |
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