February 2010 Khyber Mosque bombing | |
Partof: | War in North-West Pakistan |
Location: | Dars village, Tirah, Khyber Agency, Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Pakistan |
Date: | 18 February 2010 |
Fatalities: | 30 |
Injuries: | 70 |
The February 2010 Khyber mosque bombing occurred at a mosque in Dars village in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency in Pakistan on 18 February 2010. At least 30 people died and more than 70 were injured.[1]
The blast occurred at a mosque which was used by members of banned militant group Lashkar-e-Islam.[2] The bombing appeared to target a leader of the pro Taliban group and happened next to a market selling Hashish.[3]
The blast was condemned by Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani.[2] The bombing was thought to be result of a feud between rival militant groups.[4]