Easter Day Explosions: Death toll hikes to 207, over 450 injured

Easter Day Explosions: Death toll hikes to 207, over 450 injured

April 21, 2019   06:04 pm

A total of 207 deaths have been reported in the eight explosions which occurred around the country on Easter Sunday (21).

According to the Police Media Spokesperson, over 450 persons have been injured in the explosions which shook the country.

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