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2016 Mohmand mosque bombing

On 16 September 2016, a bombing at a mosque in Mohmand, Pakistan, killed 36 people and injured 34 others.

UNSOLVED2016

Mohmand, Pakistan

3 SOURCESUPDATED JUL 2026
Illustrative

On 16 September 2016, a bombing occurred at a mosque, resulting in significant loss of life. According to available reporting, the attack left 36 people dead and 34 others injured.

This bombing took place only a few days after a separate attack that killed at least 14 people and wounded 60 others, indicating a period of heightened violence in the region around this time.

Key facts

Victims
On file
Date
2016
Location
Mohmand, Pakistan
Case status
unsolved

Case timeline

  1. 2016-09-16

    Bombing occurs at a mosque, killing 36 people and injuring 34 others.

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Mohmand, Pakistan

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Common questions

What happened to the victim?
On 16 September 2016, a bombing at a mosque in Mohmand, Pakistan, killed 36 people and injured 34 others.
Where did the bombing happen?
Mohmand, Pakistan.
What is the current status of the case?
Status: unsolved.
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Sources

  1. ENCYCLOPEDIC2016 Mohmand mosque bombingWikipedia · 2026-07-07
  2. PRESSContemporaneous coverage — CNNCNN · 2026-07-07
  3. PRESSContemporaneous coverage — tribune.com.pktribune.com.pk · 2026-07-07

Record history

First published
JUL 07, 2026

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