9 months ago
Pakistan Taliban Splinter Group Claims Islamabad Court Blast, Vows More Attacks
A group called Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, which is part of the Pakistan Taliban, blew up a bomb outside a courthouse in Pakistan's capital city, killing 12 people.
They said they were trying to attack judges and lawyers because they don't like the laws of Pakistan.
This group wants Pakistan to follow their strict religious laws, called Sharia Law, instead.
They have promised to do more attacks until this happens.
The bomb was very loud and could be heard far away.
The person who set off the bomb tried to get inside the building but was stopped and exploded the bomb outside near a police car.
A suicide bombing outside an Islamabad court complex on November 11th resulted in at least 12 deaths and 27 injuries.
Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a splinter group of the Pakistani Taliban (TTP), claimed responsibility for the attack.
The group stated their targets were judges, lawyers, and officials enforcing Pakistan's 'un-Islamic laws'.
Jamaat-ul-Ahrar vowed to continue such attacks until Sharia Law is implemented across Pakistan.
The bomber detonated the device outside the court building after failing to enter, targeting a police vehicle.
- Who
- Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a splinter group of the Pakistani Taliban (TTP)
- What
- A suicide bombing outside a court complex, claimed by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar who targeted judges, lawyers, and officials.
- Where
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- When
- November 11th, around 12:30 pm local time
- Why
- To protest and attack those upholding Pakistan's 'un-Islamic laws' and to demand the implementation of Sharia Law.
Initial Reports
Interior Minister's Statement
Type of Bomb
Initial Reports
Initial claims from security officials and state-run media suggested the explosion was triggered by a car bomb.
Interior Minister's Statement
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated the assailant, a suicide bomber, detonated the device near a police vehicle after being unable to enter the court building.
Responsibility Claim
Initial Reports
Commander Sarbakaf Mohmand of Jamaat-ul-Ahrar denied any involvement.
Interior Minister's Statement
Omar Mukkaram Khurasani, leader of the Jamaat-ul-Ahrar faction, sent messages to media declaring responsibility for the attack.
Key facts
- Date of Incident
- November 11th
- Location
- Court complex in G-11, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Fatalities
- At least 12
- Injuries
- Around 27
- Claiming Group
- Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (splinter group of TTP)
- Targeted Individuals
- Judges, lawyers, and officials
- Group's Demand
- Imposition of Sharia Law in Pakistan
Timeline
TTP forces are gaining strength with Afghan Taliban aid.
Then, TTP claimed a bombing in Islamabad.
The attack killed 12; officials suspect Afghan involvement.
Quotes
Jamaat-ul-Ahrar
A splinter group of the Pakistani Taliban that claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing.
“Our fighter attacked a judicial commission in Islamabad. Judges, lawyers and officials who issue rulings under Pakistan’s un-Islamic laws were targeted.”
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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi
Interior Minister of Pakistan, who was present at the site of the explosion.
“enter the court premises but, failing to do so, targeted a police vehicle.”
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Sources
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