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February 2010 Khyber mosque bombing

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Non-fatal injuries
  
70

Location
  
Tirah

Date
  
18 February 2010

Total number of deaths
  
30

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.

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Attack

The blast occurred at a mosque which was used by members of banned militant group Lashkar-e-Islam. The bombing appeared to target a leader of the pro Taliban group and happened next to a market selling Hashish.

Aftermath

The blast was condemned by Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani. The bombing was thought to be result of a feud between rival militant groups.

References

February 2010 Khyber mosque bombing Wikipedia