At least eight people were killed and over 125 injured after an explosive device in a bag detonated inside a madrassa in Peshawar's Dir Colony on Tuesday. According to the spokesperson of the Lady Reading Hospital, seven bodies have been brought to the hospital so far, whereas the number of injured brought to the hospital has risen to 96. Hospital sources stated that out of the total injured brought to the hospital around 50 are children. Two injured students were taken to Khyber Teaching Hospital. VIDEO: Video footage shows moment of Peshawar Madrassa explosion(Viewers discretion advised)This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly.

Source: The Express Tribune October 27, 2020 05:00 UTC