2008 Swat Valley bombing
| 23 August 2008 Swat Valley bombing | |
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| Location | Swat, Pakistan |
| Date | 23 August 2008 (UTC+5) |
| Target | Pakistan police and army |
Attack type | suicide bombing |
| Deaths | 20 |
Suspected perpetrators | Tehrik-e-Taleban |
The 23 August 2008 Swat Valley bombing occurred on 23 August 2008 when a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden car into a police station in Charbagh Tehsil of Swat valley of North West Frontier Province killing 20 people. The Tehrik-e-Taleban organisation claimed responsibility.
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Coordinates: 35°13′22″N 72°25′33″E / 35.222711°N 72.425815°E
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