By Saturday night 11 suspects were in custody and the official death toll had risen to 133. Almost 200 were injured.

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The victims appear to have died either from gunshot wounds or from inhaling smoke from explosive devices.

The carnage inside the venue was appalling: mothers hugging their children in a final embrace were among the 28 bodies found in one of the lavatories, according to Baza, a Russian media channel with ties to the security establishment.

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