The death toll of suicide bomb blast, which occurred in an Imam Bargah here in Mohala Jangi area of Kohati on Thursday, has
increased to 12 as the two of the
injured succumbed to injuries, the sources said.
Spokesman, Federal Interior Ministry, Javed Iqbal Cheema confirmed that the blast was a suicide attack.
He said the suicide bomber was stopped by security personnel at the entrance of the Imam Bargah when he shot two gun fires and then blew himself up, killing 10
persons. It is reported that as many as 23 persons were injured.
However, Inspector General, NWFP, Dreshak said it would be premature to call the blast a suicide attack.
A majlis was underway at the time when the huge explosion occurred. The blast could be an act of terrorism, said the officials.
The government has announced Rs100,000 for the bereaved families and Rs50,000 each for the injured.