2016 Mohmand mosque bombing
On 16 September 2016, a bombing in a mosque left 36 people dead and 34 injured.[2][3] The bombing comes only a few days after another one that killed at least 14 people and wounded 60.[4]
| 2016 September Pakistan mosque bombing | |
|---|---|
| Part of the War in North-West Pakistan | |
| Location | Butmaina, Mohmand Agency, Pakistan |
| Date | 16 September 2016 |
Attack type | Suicide bombing |
| Weapons | Bomb |
| Deaths | 36[1] |
| Injured | 34 |
| Perpetrators | Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a faction of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan |
| Motive | Terrorism |
See also
References
- "Curfew in Mohmand as suicide attack death toll rises to 30 - Pakistan". Dawn.com. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
- Desk, News (3 May 2015). "At least 28 killed in suicide blast at Mohmand Agency mosque - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
- Shah, Zahir. "Pakistan mosque: Suicide attack leaves 25 dead". CNN.com. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
- "14 dead, 60 injured in Mardan court bombing". Nation.com.pk. 2 September 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
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