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February 2016 Kabul bombing

On February 1, 2016, a suicide bombing attributed to the Taliban struck a police station in Kabul, Afghanistan, killing 20 police officers.

SOLVED2016

Kabul, Afghanistan

2 SOURCESUPDATED JUL 2026
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Overview

On February 1, 2016, a suicide bombing occurred at a police station in Kabul, Afghanistan. The bombing was carried out by the Taliban and resulted in the deaths of 20 police officers.

Details

The attack is listed among numerous terrorist incidents that have occurred in Kabul, Afghanistan's capital, across multiple years, reflecting a broader pattern of violence targeting security forces and civilians in the city during this period.

Key facts

Victims
On file
Date
2016
Location
Kabul, Afghanistan
Case status
solved

Case timeline

  1. 2016-02-01

    A suicide bombing by the Taliban at a police station in Kabul killed 20 police officers.

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Kabul, Afghanistan

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What happened to the victim?
On February 1, 2016, a suicide bombing attributed to the Taliban struck a police station in Kabul, Afghanistan, killing 20 police officers.
Where did the bombing happen?
Kabul, Afghanistan.
What is the current status of the case?
Status: solved.
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Sources

  1. PRESSAfghanistan attack: Kabul suicide bomber kills 20BBC News · 2026-07-11
  2. ENCYCLOPEDICList of terrorist attacks in KabulWikipedia · 2026-07-10

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