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Death toll in Kurram suicide attack rises to 39

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The death toll from a suicide attack that hit a congested Kurmi bazaar in Kurram agency, bordering Afghanistan the other day has risen to 39. Representatives of Tori tribe-Bangash tribe Qaumi Anjuman presented a list of 39 persons died as a result of the deadly blast at a press conference here on Saturday.
The death toll rose to 39 after 14 more people died overnight at the hospital, representative of the Qaumi Anjunm said, adding that 26 wounded people are admitted to different hospitals in Parachinar and Peshawar, some of victims condition stated to be very critical.