2008 Orakzai Bombing
Coordinates: 33°39′58″N 73°09′58″E / 33.666°N 73.166°E / 33.666; 73.166
| 10 October 2008 Orakzai bombing | |
|---|---|
| Location | Orakzai Agency, Pakistan |
| Date | 10 October 2008 (UTC+5) |
| Attack type | Suicide car bomb |
| Deaths | 110 |
| Injured (non-fatal) | 200+ |
The 10 October 2008 Orakzai bombing occurred when a suicide bomber drove and detonated a pick-up truck packed with 300 kg of explosives into a meeting of 600 people, killing 40 instantly and injuring 81, although the toll later rose to 110 as many died in hospitals. The attack occurred in a remote region where the injured could not get medical attention for several hours.
The attack was preceded by a row between Taliban militants and local Shia tribesmen. Angry tribesmen clashed with the Taliban the day before and destroyed the homes of militants in the area. At the time of the attack, the Ali Khel tribesmen had gathered to discuss ways to evict the Taliban from the region.
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