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 18 February 2010. At least 30 people died and more than 70 were injured.

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.