At least 16 killed in Pakistan mosque and police compound attack
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A vehicle loaded with explosives rammed into a mosque and police compound in Kohat, Pakistan, leading to a deadly attack that left at least 16 people dead and many more injured, according to reports. The attack also triggered a gunfight between militants and security forces. Some sources, including BBC World, report that the death toll may be higher, with at least 21 killed and more than 100 injured, while Al Jazeera English notes that funerals are taking place for the victims. Deutsche Welle stated that the attack was attributed to the TTP (Pakistani Taliban) by the president, and that the suicide bomber targeted a police facility, damaging a nearby mosque. A four-year-old child was among the casualties, according to BBC World. The situation remains volatile, with reports indicating that clashes between militants and security forces continued for several hours after the initial blast.
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