On 20 October 2009, at least six people, including three women, were killed, and as many as 29 people injured, 25 of them women, in twin suicide attacks at International Islamic University in the Pakistani capital Islamabad.[3] Police said that the blasts at the university were caused by suicide bombers.[1] This was the first-ever attack on students in the country since the start of 21st century terrorism in Pakistan in 2001.[2]
The university is located in Islamabad's sector H-10. Eyewitnesses told Dawn News that there were between 3–4,000 students present in the campus at the time of the blast. The blasts took place at both the boys and girls campuses of the university.[1][4]
A string of attacks rocked Peshawar, Swat, Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Islamabad dating back to 5 October 2009, killing more than 250 people. The bombings made October one of the bloodiest months since the beginning of the terrorist attacks.[5]
Attacks
The first attack occurred adjacent to the cafeteria near the girls' hostel, while the second attack occurred in the Sharia and Law Department a few minutes later.[6]
Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Amer Ali Ahmad told news reporters that the deceased were identified as Sidra Khalid (student), Hina (student), Pervaiz Masih (sanitary worker), Shaukat Bhatti (security guard), Amna (worker) and Khalil-ur-Rehman (student).[3] Students said Masih, prevented the bomber from entering the cafeteria of the girls school and saved many lives.[7]
No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.[8]
Domestic reactions
Interior MinisterRehman Malik said, "These people have attacked Islamic University which proves their NO affiliation with Islam. They are neither sincere with Islam nor Pakistan's friends."[9]
Rehman Malik after a meeting on the security of schools and universities said, 'We have solid evidence that not only in Balochistan but India is involved in almost every terrorist activity in Pakistan.'[10]
Aftermath
The attacks prompted authorities to close schools and colleges throughout the country. The Sindh Education Department announced the closure of all government and private schools in the province until 25 October (Sunday), adding that universities would remain closed on 21 October (Wednesday) only. The NWFP and Balochistan governments also announced the closure of all education institutions until Sunday. Educational institutions in the federal capital had already been shut down until 25 October. In Punjab, it was reported on a private TV channel that all government and private education institutions would remain closed until further orders.[2]
2009, international, islamic, university, bombing, october, 2009, least, people, including, three, women, were, killed, many, people, injured, them, women, twin, suicide, attacks, international, islamic, university, pakistani, capital, islamabad, police, said,. On 20 October 2009 at least six people including three women were killed and as many as 29 people injured 25 of them women in twin suicide attacks at International Islamic University in the Pakistani capital Islamabad 3 Police said that the blasts at the university were caused by suicide bombers 1 This was the first ever attack on students in the country since the start of 21st century terrorism in Pakistan in 2001 2 2009 International Islamic University bombingLocationIslamabad PakistanCoordinates33 39 29 7 N 73 01 51 2 E 33 658250 N 73 030889 E 33 658250 73 030889 Coordinates 33 39 29 7 N 73 01 51 2 E 33 658250 N 73 030889 E 33 658250 73 030889Date20 October 2009 14 10 14 15 PST 5 TargetInternational Islamic University IslamabadAttack typeSuicide school bombing 1 Deaths6 2 excluding 2 suicide bombers Injured29 Contents 1 Background 2 Attacks 3 Domestic reactions 4 Aftermath 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksBackground EditThe university is located in Islamabad s sector H 10 Eyewitnesses told Dawn News that there were between 3 4 000 students present in the campus at the time of the blast The blasts took place at both the boys and girls campuses of the university 1 4 The attack came as the Pakistani Army continued its offensive against militants in South Waziristan in the country s north west A string of attacks rocked Peshawar Swat Rawalpindi Lahore and Islamabad dating back to 5 October 2009 killing more than 250 people The bombings made October one of the bloodiest months since the beginning of the terrorist attacks 5 Attacks EditThe first attack occurred adjacent to the cafeteria near the girls hostel while the second attack occurred in the Sharia and Law Department a few minutes later 6 Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Amer Ali Ahmad told news reporters that the deceased were identified as Sidra Khalid student Hina student Pervaiz Masih sanitary worker Shaukat Bhatti security guard Amna worker and Khalil ur Rehman student 3 Students said Masih prevented the bomber from entering the cafeteria of the girls school and saved many lives 7 No one has claimed responsibility for the attack 8 Domestic reactions EditInterior Minister Rehman Malik said These people have attacked Islamic University which proves their NO affiliation with Islam They are neither sincere with Islam nor Pakistan s friends 9 Rehman Malik after a meeting on the security of schools and universities said We have solid evidence that not only in Balochistan but India is involved in almost every terrorist activity in Pakistan 10 Aftermath EditThe attacks prompted authorities to close schools and colleges throughout the country The Sindh Education Department announced the closure of all government and private schools in the province until 25 October Sunday adding that universities would remain closed on 21 October Wednesday only The NWFP and Balochistan governments also announced the closure of all education institutions until Sunday Educational institutions in the federal capital had already been shut down until 25 October In Punjab it was reported on a private TV channel that all government and private education institutions would remain closed until further orders 2 See also EditTerrorism in Pakistan List of terrorist incidents in Pakistan since 2001References Edit a b c Blasts at Islamabad s Islamic university Dawn 20 October 2009 a b c Students Terrorised All schools colleges closed nationwide Daily Times 21 October 2009 a b Shakeel Anjum Terror visits Islamabad again Archived 22 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine The News 21 October 2009 Haroon Siddique Two explosions hit Islamabad university The Guardian 20 October 2009 Desperadoes attack Islamic university in capital Three girls among six killed Dawn Pakistan 21 October 2009 Retrieved 14 March 2018 Two female students killed in Islamic University suicide blasts Archived 23 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine GEO TV 20 October 2009 Christian janitor died saving Muslim students CNN 11 November 2009 Munawer Azeem amp Syed Irfan Raza Desperadoes attack Islamic university in capital Three girls among six killed Dawn 21 October 2009 We are in war like situation Malik Samaa TV 20 October 2009 permanent dead link ndia behind most terror attacks says Malik Dawn Pakistan 22 October 2009 Retrieved 22 October 2009 External links EditOctober 2009 news International Islamic University BBC News Bombs rock Pakistan university Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 2009 International Islamic University bombing amp oldid 1112686094, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
