Non-fatal injuries 70 | Date 18 February 2010 Total number of deaths 30 | |
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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
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