2012 Dera Ismail Khan bombing
31°49′42.64″N 70°54′6.76″E / 31.8285111°N 70.9018778°E / 31.8285111; 70.9018778
Suicide attack (Taliban claimed)
Explosive belt(Taliban claimed)
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On 24 November 2012, the day of Ashura, an explosion took place in Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan on the crowd of Shiite who were mourning according to their ideology. Ashura is the holiest of days for followers of Shia Islam and marks the anniversary of the martyrdom of Hussain, grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, who was martyred at the battle of Karbala in 680. 8 people were killed while more than 80 people were injured.[1]
Background
On the day of Ashoura, followers of Shia Islam mourn and a large crowd of people gather as a procession. In Pakistan, Shi'ites are condemned and attacked by Taliban, specially on Ashoura when they join. Despite being in high-proof security, Shi'ites are still attacked by militants. The attack was followed by an explosion took place on 22nd day of current month (two days before attack).[2]
Bombing
The bomb exploded inside procession of large crowd. According to police, the bomb weighted 10 Kilograms and latter Bomb Disposal squad confirmed that 8 to 10 kilograms of material was used in the bomb.[1] According to police, the bomb was planted in a shop and was controlled by remote controlled device while the spokesman of Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility saying "It was a suicide attack."[3] Seven people including four children died soon after the blast while a man died later in hospital from his wounds. Akhtar Nawaz, an official at District Headquarter Hospital (where injures were brought for treatment) said that three children were dead on arrival while later the chief of city police Khalid Sohail said that children who died were aged between six and eleven.[1]
Reactions
President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari condemned the attack. Many other political leader also condemned the attack and offer condolence to families of victims. Interior Minister of Pakistan Rehman Malik has sought a report from the IGP and directed for an immediate inquiry into the incident.[3]
A mourning day was observed in Dera Ismail Khan on 26 November in condemnation of the attack. Leaders of Ahle Sunnat and Shi'ites had jointly given the mourning call.[4]
Security forces
Security forces suspended Mobile Service in the major cities. Wireless network was blocked in Karachi, Quetta and parts of KPK and Punjab. 5,000 police officers were expected to Patrol in streets of Karachi.[1]
Perpetrators
Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility of attack. "We carried the attack against Shi'ites", Ehsanullah Ehsan, the spokesman of TTP told AFP from an undisclosed location.[1] He also said that we have 20 to 25 suicide bombers across Pakistan and government cannot stop them at all.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f AFP (24 November 2012). "Eight killed in blast near DI Khan Muharram procession". Dawn. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- ^ "13 dead, at least 27 injured in Rawalpindi suicide blast". The Express Tribune. 10 March 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
- ^ a b "Five killed in DI Khan blast". nation.com.pk. 25 November 2012. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
- ^ "DI Khan mourns Ashura blast victims". nation.com.pk. 27 November 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2017.