February 2010 Khyber mosque bombing
The February 2010 Khyber mosque bombing occurred at a mosque in Dars village in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency in Pakistan on February 18, 2010. At least 30 people died and more than 70 were injured.[1][2]
| February 2010 Khyber Mosque bombing | |
|---|---|
| Part of War in North-West Pakistan | |
 Location of Federally Administered Tribal Areas in Pakistan | |
| Location | Dars village, Tirah, Khyber Agency, Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Pakistan |
| Date | 18 February 2010 |
| Deaths | 30 |
| Injured | 70 |
Attack
The blast occurred at a mosque which was used by members of banned militant group Lashkar-e-Islam.[3] The bombing appeared to target a leader of the pro Taliban group and happened next to a market selling Hashish.[4]
Aftermath
The blast was condemned by Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani.[3] The bombing was thought to be result of a feud between rival militant groups.[2]
References
- Bomb at Pakistan Mosque Kills Dozens, The New York Times, 2010-02-18
- Over 25 killed in Khyber bomb blast, Dawn (newspaper), 2010-02-18
- Dozens killed in two blasts in NW Pakistan, Xinhua News Agency, 2010-02-18
- Pakistan militant group attacked by suicide bomber, BBC, 2010-02-18
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