February 2010 Khyber mosque bombing explained

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]

Attack

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]

Aftermath

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]

See also

Notes and References

  1. https://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/19/world/asia/19pstan.html Bomb at Pakistan Mosque Kills Dozens
  2. https://web.archive.org/web/20100221080041/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2010-02/18/c_13178877.htm Dozens killed in two blasts in NW Pakistan
  3. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8521473.stm Pakistan militant group attacked by suicide bomber
  4. http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/pakistan/04-khyber-blast-qs-09 Over 25 killed in Khyber bomb blast