Coverage dated February 1, 2023

Pakistan mosque suicide bomber 'was in police uniform'

Headline from Digital Journal

The suicide bomber who killed more than 80 police officers at a mosque inside a sensitive compound earlier this week entered wearing a uniform and helmet,

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  1. Digital Journal

    Pakistan mosque suicide bomber 'was in police uniform' (opens Digital Journal)

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    The suicide bomber who killed more than 80 police officers at a mosque inside a sensitive compound earlier this week entered wearing a uniform and helmet,

  2. Local News 8

    Pakistan mosque bomber was disguised as a policeman, official says (opens Local News 8)

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    By Sophia Saifi and Rhea Mogul, CNN The suicide bomber who targeted a mosque inside a police compound in Peshawar, killing more than 80 people, was a member of the Pakistani Taliban disguised as a policeman, a senior official said Thursday.

  3. Al Jazeera

    Pakistan mosque bomber wore police uniform: Police chief (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Pakistani police say the attacker was not checked as forces believed he was one of their own.

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