2016 Khuzdar bombing

2016 Khuzdar bombing
Location of Balochistan in Pakistan
LocationKhuzdar, Balochistan, Pakistan
Date12 November 2016
Attack type
Bombing
WeaponsBomb
Deaths55+ (+1)
Injured102
Perpetrators ISIS
MotiveAnti-Sufism

The Shah Noorani shrine in Balochistan was attacked on November 12, 2016.[1][2] More than 55 people were killed in the attack and another 100 were injured.[3][4][5] Several people were killed and injured due to a stampede caused by the blast and scores of injured were transported to the hospital in private vehicles by visitors who survived the attack.[6] ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack.[7][8][9]

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