2016 Peshawar bus bombing explained

2016 Peshawar bus bombing
Partof:	War in North-West Pakistan
Location:	Peshawar, Pakistan
Target:	Civilians, Government employees
Date:	16 March 2016
Type:	Mass murder
Fatalities:	15
Injuries:	25
Weapons:	Bomb

On 16 March 2016, bomb detonated in a bus carrying government employees in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing 15 and injuring at least 30.^[1] The explosion occurred on Sunehri Masjid Road.^[2] The bomb had been hidden on the bus, and was apparently detonated remotely.^[3] A group aligned with the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the bombing.^{[4] [5] [6] [7]}

Notes and References

1. News: Pakistan: Bus bomb explosion kills 15 in Peshawar. BBC News.
2. Web site: Pakistan Bus Bombing Kills at Least 14 in Peshawar. 17 March 2016. The New York Times.
3. News: Boone . Jon . Peshawar bomb kills at least 16 on bus for Pakistani government officials . 15 September 2021 . . 16 March 2016.
4. Web site: Bomb on bus kills 15 government employees in Pakistan. 16 March 2016. Reuters.
5. Web site: Deadly bomb blast hits bus in Pakistan.
6. Web site: 15 people die in Peshawar bus bombing. DAWN. 16 March 2016. 16 March 2016.
7. Web site: 15 killed, dozens injured in Peshawar bus explosion. 16 March 2016. The Express Tribune.