2016 Peshawar bus bombing

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]

2016 Peshawar bus bombing
Part of War in North-West Pakistan
LocationPeshawar, Pakistan
Date16 March 2016
TargetCivilians, Government employees[1]
Attack type
Mass murder
WeaponsBomb
Deaths15[1]
Injured25[1]

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