NWFP Inspector General of Police Muhammad Sharif Virk has said at least seven to eight kilogram explosive material was used in the blast. Talking to a private TV channel, the IG as many as 48 people lost their lives and over 114 others were injured in suicide attack in Sherpao area of Charsadda.
To a question, he pointed out that in such an intense blast, clues are normally not found from the explosion site; that is why, the body parts of the suicide attacker could not be determined.
"The teams of various investigation institutions are present in Jamia Masjid of Sherpao village and the evidences are being collected", he added
Muhammad Sharif said that a team led by Additional Inspector General Police Fayyaz Toor was constituted to probe into the incident and hoped the team would soon submit its report to the government.
"The inquiry team also comprises DIG Mardan Ghulam Mohammed, SSP Kashif Alam and members of bomb disposal squad. Mohammed Sharif Virk confirmed that the blast was a suicide attack.