The terrorist act that occurred at the Marriot Hotel in the capital of Pakistan, Islamabad, on September 20, 2008 . As a result of the attack 54 people were killed, including the Czech ambassador, 266 people were injured.
| Act of terrorism at the Marriot Hotel | |
|---|---|
 Burning hotel after the explosion | |
| Overview Information | |
| Place of attack | |
| Attack target | hotel guests |
| date | September 20, 2008 19:56 ( UTC + 6 ) |
| Attack method | suicide bomber |
| Weapon | explosive truck |
| Dead | 54 |
| The wounded | 266 |
| The number of terrorists | one |
| The terrorists | Mohammed Akil |
| Organizers |  Lashkar-i-Dzhangavi |
According to news agencies, a suicide bomber directed a truck full of explosives at a hotel. During the collision, an explosion occurred that destroyed part of the building and caused a fire.
The Pakistani Ministry of the Interior has charged the Taliban with militants preparing and carrying out a terrorist attack in a Marriot hotel [1] .
Al-Qaeda announced its involvement in the attack.
See also
- Explosion at the Pearl Continental Hotel (2009)
Notes
- ↑ The Taliban accused of bombing a hotel in Islamabad . Archived March 18, 2012.
Hotel location on map of Islamabad