2010 Lakki Marwat suicide bombing

2010 terror attack in Pakistan January 2017 Lakki Marwat suicide bombing Shah Hassan Khel, Lakki Marwat District, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan 32 25 52 N 70 58 2 E region:PK_type:event inline, title yes 2010 01 01 Suicide bomb 105Lakki blast death toll hits 105 https://web.archive.org/web/20200831021202/https://www.thenews.com.pk/ 31 August 2020 , The News International, 3 January 2010Bomber rams car into volleyball venue Ghulam Mursalin Marwat 2 January 2010 The Nation https://www.nation.com.pk/02-Jan-2010/bomber-rams-car-into-volleyball-venue 2 January 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100103100406/http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/Politics/02-Jan-2010/Bomber-rams-car-into-volleyball-venue 3 January 2010 live dmy-all +100http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article6973227.ece Slaughter on the volleyball field as Taleban wreak revenge on villagers Hussain Zahid 1 January 2010 The Times 1 January 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100107022510/http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article6973227.ece 7 January 2010 dead unknown explosives Terrorism The 2010 Lakki Marwat suicide bombing occurred on 1 January 2010, in the village of Shah Hassan Khel, Lakki Marwat District, in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.http://www.geo.tv/1-1-2010/55995.htm Death toll in Laki Marwat blast climbs to 47 1 January 2010 Geo TV 1 January 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100103155003/http://www.geo.tv/1-1-2010/55995.htm 3 January 2010 dead dmy-all At least 105 people died and over 100 were injured, many of them critically, when the suicide bomber blew up his sport utility vehicle filled with explosives in the middle of a crowd that had gathered to watch a volleyball game. Attack It was thought that the villagers were targeted because they had formed a pro government militia against the Taliban. In weeks before, militants threatened death to anyone who joined the militia.https://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/02/world/asia/02pstan.html Heavy Toll at Sports Event in Pakistan After Bomb Blast Khan Ismail 1 January 2010 The New York Times 1 January 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100104230624/http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/02/world/asia/02pstan.html 4 January 2010 live The bomber drove his Mitsubishi Pajero pickup truck into the middle of the playground, at a busy neighborhood,http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Pakistan-Fans-Killed-In-Suicide-Bomb-Blast-At-Volleyball-Match-In-South-Waziristan/Article/201001115512865?lpos=World_News_Carousel_Region_1&lid=ARTICLE_15512865_Pakistan%3A_Fans_Killed_In_Suicide_Bomb_Blast_At_Volleyball_Match_In_South_Waziristan Bomber Kills 88 At Pakistan Volleyball Game 1 January 2010 Sky News 1 January 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100104112117/http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Pakistan-Fans-Killed-In-Suicide-Bomb-Blast-At-Volleyball-Match-In-South-Waziristan/Article/201001115512865?lpos=World_News_Carousel_Region_1&lid=ARTICLE_15512865_Pakistan%3A_Fans_Killed_In_Suicide_Bomb_Blast_At_Volleyball_Match_In_South_Waziristan 4 January 2010 live while a game between local malehttp://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/01/02/pakistan.attacks/ Death toll rises in Pakistan game blast 2 January 2010 CNN 2 January 2010 teams was in progress and detonated it.http://www.latimes.com/news/la-fg-pakistan-bombing2-2010jan02,0,5717778.story Pakistan suicide bombing kills at least 75 Mark Magnier Zulfiqar Ali 2 January 2010 Los Angeles Times 2 January 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100104110331/http://www.latimes.com/news/la-fg-pakistan-bombing2-2010jan02%2C0%2C5717778.story 4 January 2010 live There were up to 400 people present.http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2010-01/02/content_12743143.htm Death toll from Pakistan suicide attack reaches 90 2 January 2010 Xinhua News Agency 2 January 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100116100001/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2010-01/02/content_12743143.htm 16 January 2010 dead The bodies of players were thrown through the air by the blast. It was estimated that more than 600 lbs kg of explosives were used.http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/01/01/pakistan.suicide.bomb/ Terror attack kills 75 at Pakistan volleyball match 1 January 2010 CNN 1 January 2010 Nearly 300 people had been watching the game when the blast happened.90 killed in Lakki Marwat bombing http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\01\02\story_2-1-2010_pg1_1 Daily Times 2 January 2010 2 January 2010. Among the dead were six children and five paramilitary soldiers.http://thenews.jang.com.pk/updates.asp?id=95022 Toll in Laki Marwat suicide blast reaches 89 2 January 2010 The News International 1 January 2010September 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes The remaining fatalities were mostly spectating teenagers. Witnesses said that flames leapt into the sky and there was a bright light before the explosion was heard. The villagers had formed a 'peace committee' which was holding a meeting in a mosque when the blast occurred. The roof of the mosque caved in but none of the people attending the meeting were seriously injured. More than twenty surrounding houses were destroyed. People became trapped in collapsed buildings.http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0101/pakistan.html Up to 88 have died in Pakistan blast 1 January 2010 RTÉ News 1 January 2010http://www.euronews.net/2010/01/01/dozens-killed-in-pakistan-suicide-bombing/ Dozens killed in Pakistan suicide bombing 1 January 2010 Euronews 1 January 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100103080249/http://www.euronews.net/2010/01/01/dozens-killed-in-pakistan-suicide-bombing/ 3 January 2010 live In the darkness, vehicle headlights were used to search for victims.https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8437114.stm Pakistan suicide bomb kills scores at volleyball match 1 January 2010 BBC News 1 January 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100102052041/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8437114.stm 2 January 2010 live The blast was felt from 11 miles (18 kilometers) away. By the day after the blast, no group had claimed responsibility for the bombing. According to analysts, this is frequently the case after an attack has killed many civilians.https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8437473.stm Pakistan volleyball bomb toll climbs to more than 90 BBC 2 January 2010 2 January 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100103052347/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8437473.stm 3 January 2010 live Pakistani security analyst retired Lieutenant General Talat Masood stated that attack was most likely carried out in retaliation by Taliban. He said "Definitely these are militant elements from North Waziristan and Taliban who have been very angry because the military had had a successful operation in Lakki Marwat and been able to clean up the place."Pakistan village mourns bomb deaths, Al Jazeera English, 2 January 2010 Reactions The village elders stated after the attack that they would continue opposing the Taliban. The head of the tribal council stated "Such attacks will only strengthen our resolve – being Pashtun, revenge is the only answer to the gruesome killings."Village bloodied by bomb vows revenge on Taliban, Toronto Star, 3 January 2010 Altaf Hussain chief of Muttahida Qaumi Movement condemned the blast and called it an attempt to worsen Pakistan's situation further.http://thenews.jang.com.pk/updates.asp?id=95012 Altaf denounces Laki Marwat bombing 1 January 2010 The News International 1 January 2010September 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has announced Rs300,000 (US$3500, €2500) compensation for the family of each deceased and Rs100,000 (US$1200, €800) for each of the injured.Eighty eight die in Lakki Marwat blast Dawn 2 January 2010 http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/pakistan/suicide+attack+in+lakki+marwat 2 January 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100103100715/http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/pakistan/suicide%2Battack%2Bin%2Blakki%2Bmarwat 3 January 2010 dead . International reactions : Secretary of State Hillary Clinton released a statement: "The United States strongly condemns today's terrorist attack on civilians in Pakistan, and we offer our condolences to the families of the victims and all the people of Pakistan. The Pakistani people have seen terrorists target schools, markets, mosques, and now a volleyball game. The United States will continue to stand with the people of Pakistan in their efforts to chart their own future free from fear and intimidation, and will support their efforts to combat violent extremism and bolster democracy."https://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2010/01/134619.htm Terrorist Attack in Pakistan 1 January 2010 U.S. State Department 2 January 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100106225152/http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2010/01/134619.htm 6 January 2010 dead dmy-allhttp://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2010-01/02/content_12743252.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20100123224648/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2010-01/02/content_12743252.htm dead 23 January 2010 Clinton condemns Pakistan blast 2 January 2010 Xinhua News Agency 2 January 2010 : The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton, condemned the attack in a statement: "I am shocked by the news of [the] brutal bomb attack at a sports event in Lakki Marwat that killed and injured a large number of innocent civilians. [...] In this difficult moment, the EU reaffirms its support for the government and the population of Pakistan."http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/international/2010/January/international_January99.xml&section=international EU foreign policy chief condemns Pakistan attack Khaleej Times 2 January 2010 2 January 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110608224855/http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data%2Finternational%2F2010%2FJanuary%2Finternational_January99.xml&section=international 8 June 2011 dead dmy-all : Dmitry Medvedev President of Russia expressed his condolences: "I was shocked to learn about a new crime committed by extremists – a bloody terrorist act during a volleyball game in the town of Lakki Marwat. Pakistan can rely on support from Russia and the entire international community in this fight. We have no doubts that the organizers of such inhuman crimes will surely be found and severely punished."http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2010-01/02/content_12745030.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20121104162833/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2010-01/02/content_12745030.htm dead 4 November 2012 Medvedev sends condolences to Pakistan over suicide attack 2 January 2010 Xinhua News Agency 2 January 2010 : The Foreign Office condemned "this horrific attack that has led to the needless loss of so many lives".http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/news/latest-news/?view=News&id=21512776 Explosion at volleyball pitch in Pakistan 1 January 2010 Foreign and Commonwealth Office 1 January 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110604233212/http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/news/latest-news/?view=News&id=21512776 4 June 2011 dead dmy-all : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed strong condemnation for the attack and Mexico's solidarity with the authorities of the country.http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/649154.html Mexico condemns attack in Pakistan 2 January 2010 El Universal es 3 January 2010 Mexico City 6 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110606052614/http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/649154.html dead : The Canadian minister of foreign affairs Lawrence Cannon stated "Canada strongly condemns this cowardly attack on the people of Pakistan. We extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those killed and wish a speedy recovery to the injured."Pakistani tribal elders defiant against Taliban, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, 3 January 2010 See also List of terrorist incidents, 2010 Terrorist incidents in Pakistan in 2010 War in North-West Pakistan Terrorism in Pakistan Sectarian violence in Pakistan 2022 Lakki Marwat attack 2023 Lakki Marwat terrorist attack References 2 External links Photo gallery of the attack at BBC.co.uk Video: Pakistan Blast Leaves 88 Dead Video: Bomber strikes Pakistan tournament, Al Jazeera English Category:2010 murders in Pakistan Category:Suicide bombings in 2010 Category:Terrorist incidents in Pakistan in 2010 Category:Suicide car and truck bombings in Pakistan Category:Lakki Marwat District Category:2010 mass murders Category:21st-century mass murders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Category:January 2010 in Pakistan Category:Car and truck bombings in 2010 Category:Suicide bombings in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Category:Attacks on sports venues Category:Child murder in Pakistan Category:2010 building bombings Category:Mosque bombings in Pakistan Category:Building bombings in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Category:2010 in Pakistani sport Category:January 2010 crimes in Asia Category:2010 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Category:2010s crimes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Category:Terrorist incidents in 2010 Category:Attacks on mosques in the 2010s