In the Turkish village Sultanshehmuz in Mardin province unknown armed men attacked on a group of people, celebrating a wedding, killing 41 people, injured many others, the Assistant Governor of Mardin province Mehmet Bashir Ayanogli said.
"What happened is not like a terrorist act", said Ayanogli.
It is expected that the death toll to rise, Turkish newsagency Cihan reported.
The attackers used grenades and long-barreled arms.
The injured taken to hospital. At the scene of the crime law enforcement officers arrived. Investigation under way.
The number of dead in Turkey in attack on wedding rises to 41 (UPDATED)
