2008 Swat Valley bombing

23 August 2008 Swat Valley bombing
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 / 35.222711; 72.425815

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