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Pakistan: suicide bombing outside police station kills at least nine
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 1 min read
The essentials
A suicide bombing outside a police station in Pakistan killed at least nine people and injured 20, according to Le Monde. The attacker detonated an explosive belt in front of the building. These details rely on a single source, which does not specify the city or the date of the attack. Pakistani authorities are also confronting an expanding insurgency by Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, the country’s main Pakistani Taliban movement.
- At least nine people were killed.
- The suicide bombing also injured 20 people.
- The attacker detonated an explosive belt outside a police station.
- The casualty figures and method are based on a single source.
What is known
A suicide bombing outside a police station in Pakistan killed at least nine people and injured 20, Le Monde reports.
The attacker detonated an explosive belt in front of the building.
Security context
Pakistani authorities are confronting what is described as an expanding insurgency by Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan.
Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, the main Pakistani Taliban movement, was formed in late 2007 from about 40 factions based in the country’s northwest.
The movement has claimed responsibility for most attacks in the country since late 2007. Those attacks have killed more than 4,000 people.
The figures
At least 9
People killed in the suicide bombing
20
People injured in the suicide bombing
More than 4,000
People killed in attacks claimed by the movement since late 2007
Timeline
- Late 2007Start of the period during which the movement claimed responsibility for most attacks in Pakistan.
What remains uncertain
The casualty figures and method of attack are reported by a single source. The available information specifies neither the city nor the date of the attack.
Frequently asked questions
What is the casualty toll from the bombing in Pakistan?
At least nine people were killed and 20 were injured, according to the single source provided.
Where did the attack take place?
The attack occurred outside a police station in Pakistan. The city is not specified.
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